Vendakkai [ ladies finger ] Puli Kuzambu

Ingredients :

• Ladies finger - 250 gms [ cut in to 1/2 inch lenth pieces ] fry in oil till it change in to light brown in      colour and keep aside.
• Onion - 1 big [ peel and chopped ]
• Garlic flakes - 2 [ finely chopped ]
• Curry leaves - few
• Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Sambhar powder - 11/2 tsp
• Jaggery - little
• Salt - as requiredRed tomato - 2 [ chopped ]
• Grated coconut - 1/2 cup [ fresh ]

For seasoning :

• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
• Dry red chilli - 1 [ broken ]
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Methi seeds - 1/4 tsp

For masala:

First take one pan, add oil to that, when the oil becomes hot add cumin seeds garlic, chopped onion and tomatoes . Fry for 2 minutes then add curry leaves and grated coconut fry for 2 minutes and grind all to gether in mixer to a smooth paste and keep aside.

Method :

Take one deep bottom vessel, add oil. When the oil becomes hot add seasoning to that, when the mustard seeds pop add ground masala to that. Mix well, add tamarind paste, and other dry masalas along with required water. Allow to boil for 15 minutes in low flame. Finely add fryed ladies finger to that and mix well. Allow to boil for 5 minutes more. Your kuzambu is ready to serve. Enjoy.