Vendakka Khichadi

Khichadi is a traditional South Indian dish which finds its place in any sadya, be it Onam, a marriage or a birthday. It is an easy to prepare curry and requires very little ingredients.

Basic Info about the recipe

Cuisine                                             - South Indian

Serves                                              - 2 -3 people.

Ingredients

1.     Ladies Finger( Bhindi)                   - 10 nos

2.     Coconut( grated)                          - ½ the coconut.

3.     Green chillies                               - 2 nos

4.     Oil                                               - 2 tsp

5.     Curd                                            - 2 tbsp

6.     Mustard seeds                             - ½ tsp

7.     Curry leaves                                 - 6-7 nos

8.     Salt                                              - to taste.

Method: Clean and cut the bhindi into thin round slices. Fry in oil till golden brown.

Grind coconut and green chillies to a fine paste

Add the fried ladies finger to the coconut paste and mix well. Add required salt.

Stir for 2 minutes. Now add the beaten curd and stir continuously for 5 minutes so as to avoid the splitting of the curd.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Add the curry leaves and fry till done. Pour over the curry. Mix well and serve.

Notes: Instead of beating the curd and adding to the curry, you can add curd while grinding the coconut and green chillies.