Vendakkai Puli Kootu | Ladies Finger Tamarind Kootu Recipe

Name: Vendakkai Puli Kootu | Ladies Finger Tamarind Kootu Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 gms Vendakkai (Ladies' fingers) (Chopped into 1" pieces); 1 Gooseberry Size Tamarind; 2 tbsp Toor Dal (Pigeon pea); 1 tbsp Sambar Powder; 1 tsp Salt (Adjust As Needed); 3 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 2 tsp Split Bengal Gram (Channa Dal / Kadalaparuppu); a Pinch Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing); 1 tbsp Grated Coconut; Few Curry leaves

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Vendakkai Puli Kootu, a traditional kootu made with ladies finger, tamarind and mild spices. This kootu is a perfect accompaniment for any Rasam or Thogayal varieties.

Updated at: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:33:05 GMT