This is an absolute favourite of my husband. I can serve just this one dish and rice and still ensure that he is happy..
For myself, I prefer bitter gourd / pavakka made similarly.
Lady's finger/okra - 1/2 kg (washed, cut round into 1/2 inch-long pieces)
Take
chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Mix these together and coat the okra well. Leave for 5 minutes so that the okra absorbs the flavours.
Shallow fry in about 1 tbsp oil till slightly brown and keep aside. There will still be oil left over for tempering.Beat a cup of curd and add the fried okra to it.
Temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves and chopped green chillies .
Great with rice and pickles.
If okra is substituted with bitter gourd or paavakka, this dish becomes Paavakka khichdi, which is an item we often make for Vishu or Onam.
Nice recipe...
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