Vendakka Fry (Okra Fry)

Ingredients

1. Vendakka (Okra) - 1/4 Kg
2. Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp
3. Red chilly powder - 3-4 Tsp
4. Crushed garlic - 3 
5. Crushed ginger - a small piece
6. Fennel seeds(Perumjeerakam) - 1 pinch
7. Salt - as per taste
8. Curry Leaves - 2 Tbsp
9. Oil - 2 Tbsp

Preparation

• Wash vendakka(Okra) in water and cut it horizontally into small pieces. In a bowl add turmeric powder,red chilly powder and salt.Mix all the ingredients well coated on vendakka(Okra).
• Heat oil in a pan and fry the vendakka(Okra) on low flame by closing the lid. Keep stirring frequently so that the masala is well coated and fry the vendakka(Okra).
• When done off the flame and add garlic, ginger, fennels and curry leaves.Mix well and keep the lid closed.