Vendakkai kichadi (okra raita)

Vendakkai Kichadi is a Kerala-based side dish made with okra (vendakkai) and coconut, blended with curd. It is typically relished with a rice meal.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a pan, add enough oil to deep fry the okra. Add chopped okra, and deep fry till it turns golden brown. Keep aside.

Step 2

In a blender, add coconut, green chillies and little water, and grind to a fine paste. Pour into a bowl.

Step 3

Add the fried okra to the coconut paste.

Step 4

In a pan, add oil, black mustard seeds and hing. After seeds crackle, switch off the flame, and add dried red chilli, curry leaves.

Step 5

Pour the seasoning into the bowl with the coconut paste and fried okra. Add salt, as per taste.

Step 6

Just before serving, add curd. Avoid adding curd too much in advance to preserve the consistency.

Step 7

Mix well, and vendakkai kichadi is ready to serve!

Step 8

Serve as a side dish with rice and any lentil curry.