About my Ootupura

'Ootu' means eating and 'Pura' means place. 'Ootupura' in malayalam refers to place in temples in Kerala (India) where tasty and delicious food is served.. In my ootupura here, you will find some of the authentic and traditional recipes that I prepare at home..

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Vedakka Aviyal (Okra Aviyal)

Preperation Time: 25-30 min

Ingredients:
Okra (vendakka) - 1 lb
Coconut - 1 1/2 cup
Shellots - 1 cup
Green Chilli - 3 nos
Jeera Seeds - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves
Coconut Oil
Salt for Taste
Water

Preperation Method:
1) Cut Okra into 1 inch long pieces.
2) Blend coconut, 1 shellot, green chilly, jeera seeds together.
3) Heat oil in a pan. Add remaining shellots to the pan and saute for 3 min.
4) Add Okra pieces to the pan and fry until the moisture evaporates from the okra.
5) Add the blended mix to okra and mix well. Add water, cover with a lid and allow it to boil until the water evaporates.
6) Add curry leaves to the aviyal and switch off the flame.

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