Vendakkai Poriyal (Okra Fry)

• 1 lb Vendakkai / okra ( cut into small round pieces )
• 1 ( chopped ) Onion
• 3 ( split ) Green chillies
• few Curry leaves
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Urad dhal
• 1 tsp Red chilli powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Salt to taste.

1. Wash and wipe the vendaikai with a kitchen towel.
2. Cut it into small rounds.
3. In a kadai put the oil and when it is hot add mustard.
4. When the spluttering stops add urad dhal and fry till it turns light brown.
5. Add chopped onion,Green chillies and curry leaves. Fry till the onion turns brown.
6. Add vendaikai pieces and stir fry on low flame till its stickiness disappears.
7. Add sambar powder, turmeric and salt and stir well.
8. Keep it on low flame for 5 minutes.
9. Remove once well done and serve it with steamed rice.

okra, onion, green chillies, curry, seeds, dhal, red chilli powder, turmeric, oil, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/vendakkai-poriyal-okra-fry-50065846 (may not work)