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South Indian comfort food at its best 💚 Vendakkai Masala Fry.
🟢 Ingredients

For Dry Roasted Masala
• Chana dal – 1 tbsp
• Black pepper – 1 tsp
• Fennel seeds – 1 tsp
• Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Ginger – small piece
• Curry leaves – a handful
• Red chilli powder – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

For Vendakkai Fry
• Vendakkai (Okra) – 250 g, washed & cut
• Oil – as required

For Masala Base
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Tomato – 1 large, finely chopped
• Salt – to taste

For Garnish
• Coriander leaves – finely chopped

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🟢 Method
1. Prepare the dry masala
Dry roast chana dal, black pepper, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, ginger and curry leaves on low flame till aromatic.
Switch off the flame and allow it to cool completely.
Grind to a coarse powder, then mix in red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Keep aside.
2. Roast the vendakkai
Heat oil in a pan, add the cut vendakkai pieces and roast on medium flame until they turn crisp and golden brown. Remove and keep aside.
3. Prepare the masala base
Heat oil in another pan, add chopped tomato and salt.
Sauté well till the tomatoes become soft and mashy.
4. Combine everything
Add 1–2 tbsp of the prepared dry masala powder to the tomato mixture and mix well.
Add the fried vendakkai pieces and gently mix until well coated.
5. Final touch
Cook for 2 minutes on low flame.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle a little extra dry masala powder on top.

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🟢 Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with rice & rasam or rice & sambar 😍
Simple, flavourful South Indian comfort food 💚

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