Ladies finger / Okra / Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti / fry

Ingredients

1. Okra / Vendakka - 20
2. Shallot - 15
3. Green chillies - 1
4. Red chilli powder - 0.5 tbsp
5. Coriander powder - 0.5 tbsp
6. Turmeric powder - 0.25 tbsp
7. Oil - 3 tbsp
8. Curry leaves - 1 twig
9. Salt - to taste
10. Water 

Note: Shallots can be replaced with medium sized onion, but shallots have a better taste

Procedure

1. Cut okra into round medium slices.
2. Cut shallot or onion into thin slices
3. Cut green chillies vertically into two pieces
4. In a vessel, mix the cut okra, green chillies and onion. Add very little water ( 1 tbsp)and 1 tbsp oil
5. Cover and cook in low flame till the okra and onion have become soft. Stir the mix in between to make sure that the dish is not getting burnt.
6. Add turmeric, red chilli, coriander powders and salt when the okra is half cooked
7. Add oil, curry leaves and fry for another 10 minutes in low flame.
8. Yummy vendakka mezhukkupuratti is ready to be served with rice