Bendakaya Perugu Pachadi ~ Okra Raita

Ingredients :

Chopped Okra : 1/2 cup
Curd / Yogurt : 1 cup
Finely chopped ginger : 1 tsp
Finely chopped green chillies : 1 tsp
Curry Leaves : 2 sprigs
Mustard Seeds : 1/4 tsp
Chana Dal : 1/4 tsp
Urad Dal : 1/4 tsp
Dried Red chillies : 2
A big pinch of turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Oil : 2 tsp


Method :

Heat two teaspoons of oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, urad dal and chana dal let them splutter. When the seeds stop tossing, add the green chillies, red chilli, ginger and curry leaves. Fry for another few seconds and add the okra pieces and turmeric to it and mix well. Fry for a few minutes and close with a lid. Let it cook on a low flame, stirring occasionally. When it's done, switch off the flame and allow it to cool. Combine the okra mixture, salt and curd and mix very well. Serve with hot steamed rice or roti.

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