Vendakka (lady’s finger) mappas

Vendakka (lady’s finger) mappas

Vendakka mappas is lady’s finger curry cooked in coconut milk.  This authentic Kerala dish goes very well with chappathy

 

Ingredients

milk-1 cup

Thick coconut milk-1/2 cup

Oil -1 tbsp. Lady’s finger – 1 ½ cup (cut into an inch length pieces)

Onion sliced-1 small

Tomato sliced- ½ (small)

Green chilies (slit)-2

Coriander powder-1 tsp.

Chili powder- ½ tsp.

Pepper powder-1/4 tsp.

Garam masala powder- ½ tsp.

Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.

Thin coconut

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in a wok, add onion, sauté till light brown, and add green chili and sauté till its color changes to a darker shade.

Add all the masala powders and sauté till the raw smell is no more. (About 3 minutes)

Add the cut lady’s finger and sauté till it is half cooked and it is not sticky any more.

Add salt and thin coconut milk.

Now close the lid and allow it to get cooked for about 4 minutes.

Open the lid and add thick coconut milk.

Stir it for a minute and switch off the stove. (Don’t allow it to boil)

Serve it with chappathy.