VENDAKKA PULI KUZHAMBU

Ingredients:
1)Vendaikai/Okra/Ladys finger-10 small size
2)1/2 cup sliced onion
3)1/2 cup tomato
4)2 tbsps sambar powder
5)1 cup tamarind puree
6)4-5 tbsps Grated coconut/coconut milk

Seasoning:
1)1/4 tsp mustard seed
2)1/4 tsp cumin seed
3)1/4 tsp Fenu Greek/Vendayam
4)5-7 curry leaves

Method:
1)Wash and cut the okra into 1/2 inch pieces.
2)Heat little oil and fry the okra pieces and keep it aside.
3)Heat oil, pop mustard,cumin,fenu greek.
4)Add the sliced onion and saute until it becomes soft.
5)Add the chopped tomato and cook until the tomato is done.
6)Add the sambar powder and fry.
7)Add the tamarind juice and a cup of water and bring it to boil.
8)Once the raw smell goes off and gets little thicker add the grated coconut(grind it into smooth paste)/coconut milk.
9)Add water if necessary.Cover it and cook.
10)Finally add the fried okra and salt and cook until veggie is done.
11)Serve with white rice.