Okra is a popular vegetable rich in dietary fiber. It contains Vitamin A, C, K and antioxidants. It is a good source of folates. It is low in calories. Helps in controlling cholesterol.
Okra fry / Bhindi fry is a popular side dish. Bhindi raita is also popular in Kerala. But an Avial made of okra was new to me. It was my friend Mrs. Latha Nair, who introduced me to this dish. As she promised the dish turned out to be very tasty.
Preparation:
- Wash and pat dry the okra. Cut off both ends. Cut into one and a half inch pieces. Slice each piece into four, lengthwise. Slice the onion lengthwise and slit the green chilly.
- Grind coarsely, the grated coconut, garlic, turmeric powder, chilly powder.
- Heat coconut oil. Add the okra and sauté for a minute, then add onion, green chilly and curry leaves. Sauté. Stir continuously on medium flame until the gooeyness of the okra disappears. Do not brown.
- Add the coconut mix , lower the flame. Add salt . Mix. Cover and cook till the water content disappears.
- Serve hot with rice.
Okra / Lady's finger - 12 - 15 nos.
Onion - 1/2 of a medium sized one
Green Chilly - 3 nos.
Curry leaves - a few
Coconut oil - 1 - 2 tablespoons
Coconut grated - 1/2 cup
Garlic - 2 nos
Cumin - 1 pinch
Turmeric powder -1/4 teaspoon
Red chilly Powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt
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