By Radhika Radhakrishnan
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.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:49:19 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
34
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories115.2 kcal (6%)
Total Fat6.1 g (9%)
Carbs10.3 g (4%)
Sugars3.3 g (4%)
Protein7.4 g (15%)
Sodium451.9 mg (23%)
Fiber3.8 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
For coconut paste
For seasoning
Instructions
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.
okra250g
OilStep 2
In a blender, add coconut, green chillies and little water, and grind to a fine paste. Pour into a bowl.
fresh coconut1 Tbsp
green chillies2 
WaterStep 3
Add the fried okra to the coconut paste.
For seasoning
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.
Oil
curry leaves3 
dried red chilli1 
black mustard seeds1 tsp
HingStep 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.
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Under 30 minutes
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