Vendakkai Pachadi
Vendakkai Pachadi or Bhindi Coconut Raita is a traditional dish enjoyed as part of the elaborate Onam Sadhya, a delicious and grand vegetarian feast served during the festive season of Onam in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
Ingredients
- 15 no. Bhindi (okra)
- 1 cup Curd (dahi)
- ¼ cup Coconut (freshly grated)
- 2-3 no. Green chili
- 1 tsp Cumin seed
- ½ tsp Mustard seed
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- 1 sprig Curry leaf
- 3 tsp Oil
- Salt as needed
Instructions
- Wash and clean all the bhindi. Slice them into 1/2 inch circles.
- Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and saute the sliced bhindi until all the slimes go away. Keep aside.
- In a grinder jar, take grated coconut, cumin seeds, and green chilies along with little water. Grind to get a smooth paste.
- In a bowl, take curd, salt, and this paste, whisk well.
- Now heat oil in a pan and add urad dal followed by mustard seeds and curry leaves.
- When starts spluttering, add the fried bhindi and gently mix everything.
- Turn off the heat and allow to cool completely.
- Add this to the curd mixture and mix everything gently.
- Vendakkai Pachadi or Bhindi Coconut Raita is ready to serve now !
Notes
- Any oil suits perfectly here.
- Make sure to fry the okra very well till all the slimes go away.
- Adjust the spiciness as desired!