Vendakkai Mandi

Last week we shifted to new house. I was quite busy with unpacking and arranging things. So couldn't concentrate in Nalabagam. Today I am sharing an authentic recipe from Tamil Nadu - Vendakkai Mandi.  Lady's finger is rich in dietary fibers, minerals and vitamins. It is a low calorie vegetable and one of the suggested vegetable for weight reduction. Mandi is nothing, but water got by washing rice. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Vendakkai Mandi.

Vendakkai Kadhi | Okra Kadhi

Kadhi is a yogurt based dish from India. Chickpea flour is usually added in the preparation of Kadhi in North India. I have replaced chickpea flour with chana dal | Kadalai paruppu. Also added shredded coconut to this Kadhi. It can be served with rice or roti. Use sour home-made curd for preparing Kadhi. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Indian Gravy Vendakkai Kadhi | Okra Kadhi.

Bhindi Masala | Chapati Side dish

Bhindi is also known as Lady's Finger, Okra and Vendakkai. Lady's finger is rich in dietary fibres, minerals and vitamins. It is a low calorie vegetable and one of the suggested vegetable for weight reduction. Bhindi Masala is a easy gravy that can be served as a side dish to Chappati / Roti. Bhindi Masala can be prepared within 30 mins with easily available ingredients in home. This is one of a low calorie side dish for chappati. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing North Indian Bhindi Masala.

Stuffed Okra

Okra Known as Lady's Finger in India, Vendakkai in Tamil, Bindi in Hindi is used in lot of Indian curries and gravies. This vegetable is recommended for people who scores less in Maths. I am not sure about the reason. This vegetable is rich in nutrients and easily available in India. Stuffed okra is served as a side dish to Rice. It can be served as a starter | Appetizer or snacks. spicy powder is stuffed in okra and shallow fried. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian stuffed Okra.

Kadamba Kuzhambu | Mixed Vegetable Kuzhambu

Kadambam refers to mixture of different things. Kadamba kuzhambu is a mixed vegetable gravy. It is served in Kovil / temples as prasadam. Onions, Garlic and Tomato are not added to this Kuzhambu. Brinjal, Okra, Pumpkin, Ridge gourd, Carrot, Broad beans, Raw Banana, Potato, Sweet Potato, Yam are the vegetables that can be added to this Kuzhambu.  Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Authentic South Indian Kadamba Kuzhambu.

Mixed Vegetable Sambar | Idli dosa best side dish

Sambar is a popular recipe from South India. It is served as a side dish to Rice. It is also served with vadai, pongal, Idli and Dosa. It has its origin in Tanjore Maratha's Kitchen. Lot of variation exists for preparing this sambar. Some people prepare sambar with only some dry powders and tamarind. Sambar in Karnataka side will be sweeter. The below tasty sambar recipe is from Coimbatore, we grind the spices, and add toor dal,tamarind and variety of  vegetables. Our Sambar will be thicker in consistency and goes well with rice, vadai, pongal, Idli and dosa.  Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Mixed Vegetable Sambar.

Vendakkai Thayir Pachadi / Bhindi Raita

Vendakkai Thayir Pachadi is Lady's finger yogurt gravy. Lady's finger is rich in dietary fibres, minerals and vitamins. It is a low calorie vegetable and one of the suggested vegetable for weight reduction. This Okra raita is an easy and quick rice side dish recipe. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Vendakkai Thayir Pachadi.

Bisi Bele Bath | One Pot Meal

Bisi bele bath is a Kannada word which means Hot Lentil Rice. This tasty yummy recipe is origin of Karnataka State.  This recipe is usually served hot along with coconut chutney, appalam, chips or onion raita. I usually prepare this recipe on Friday or Saturday, when I have to finish my remaining vegetables in Fridge before Grocery shopping. It is an easy one pot meal recipe. I used pressure cooker.Please check below for step wise instructions and pictures for tasty Bisi bela bath | Hot Lentils rice recipe.

Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu | Okra in Tamarind Gravy

My mom's Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu is my all time favourite. It goes well with rice, Idli and dosa. Whenever she makes this Kuzhambu, I usually eat it for my breakfast, lunch and dinner. My hubby also likes tangy taste. So I prepare this puli kuzhambu frequently. This Lady's finger tamarind gravy is prepared by frying Lady's finger in gingelly oil and cooking it with grinded indian masala and tamarind juice. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian tangy Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu.

Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu

Lady's Finger is called Bhindi/Bhendi in hindi, Bendakaya in telugu and Vendakkai in tamil and okra in many places. Vendakkai is rich in Vitamin C, folate and high fibre content. Vendakkai Mor kuzhambu is prepared by cooking Lady's Finger in butter milk . This traditional Mor Kuzhambu is served as a side dish to Rice in South India. There are two methods of preparing this mor kuzhambu. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Lady's Finger Butter milk gravy - Vendakkai More Kuzhambu.

Hotel Sambar

Varuthu aracha sambar is an excellent side dish for Rice. It is a perfect side dish for Idly and Dosa. This mixed vegetable aracha hotel Sambar is a recipe of Tamil Nadu. You can get this sambar in big chains of hotels in coimbatore. We can use any combination of recommended vegetables. The fried and ground coriander seeds gives a good aroma and makes tasty Sambar.  

Vendakkai Poriyal - Bendakaya Vepudu

                                                                        Lady's Finger is rich in fibre content. It also provides essential vitamin C, Calcium and Potassium. This Okra dry curry should be cooked in low flame.  Vendakkai poriyal is served as a side dish to Rice. Tips are given below to overcome the stickiness in Lady's finger while cooking. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Vendakkai Poriyal - Lady's finger dry curry.