Vendakkai Puli Kozhambu

Ingredients:

1 lb or 1/2 kg Ladies finger or Okra(Vendakkai)
2 Tomatoes
1/2 cup think tamarind juice(or 1 tsp tamarind paste)
1/2 onion(finely chopped)
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
3 tbsp thick coconut milk
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds(Vendayam)

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and add fenugreek seeds. Let it fry for a few seconds and then add chopped onion until they turn translucent. Add tomatoes and cook for 5-10 mins until they are soft and mushy. Add turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, salt to taste and cook for a minute. Add Okra and tamarind juice, 1 1/2 cups of water and cook on medium heat until the vendakkai is cooked. Now add thick coconut milk and cook for 5 mins.

Serve with steamed white rice or roti.