Vendakkai Curry

A simple recipe. Best suited for those office-rushing times in the morning when you can’t make up your mind about what to cook.

Vendakkai – 1/2 kg
Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
Sambhar Powder – 1 1/2 tsp
Dry Mango Powder – 1/2 tsp
Vendayam – 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds
Urad Dal
Oil – 1 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander Leaves

1. Wash the vendakkai and pat it dry with a towel. Keep aside for 5 mins.

2. Heat oil and let mustard seeds pop. Throw in the daal and wait for it to turn brown. Now add all the masalas. Wait for 2-3 mins.

3. Add the vendakkai to the masala and saute.

4. Cover it now and steam it for about 5 mins. Stir occasionally.

Don’t forget to add the salt and coriander leaves int he end!