Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti / Ladies Finger Stir fry

Today I am sharing the simple recipe of Vendakka Mezhkkupuratti( Ladies Finger Stir fry), which is very easy to prepare and goes very well with rice. This is the very simplest method of cooking ladies finger..

Ingredients:

1. Chopped Ladies Finger / Okra / Vendakka - 2 1/2 cups ( Medium size pieces)
2. Green chillies - 3-4 Nos (Split length-wise)
3. Chopped Onions - 1/2 cup
4. Curry leaves-1 string
5. Mustard seeds-few
6. Oil as needed
7. Salt as needed

Method:

1. First wash the ladies finger nicely and cut off both the ends and then chop it to medium size pieces.
2. Then heat 11/2 tbsp of oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it crackles, add onions and green chillies,curry leaves and saute till soft. 
3. After that add chopped ladies finger/ vendakka and salt. Then mix it nicely.
4. Cook covered for about 10-15 minutes in a low flame. Do stir in between. (Note: If its becoming very sticky, then add 1/2 tsp of oil and mix nicely.)

Ready to serve :-)