Vendakkai Thaiyr Pachhadi | Bhindi Raita | Okra Yogurt Raita

Vendakkai Thaiyr Pachhadi is my favourite. Nothing like this easy to make, awesome tasting Raita! Given a choice, all Raitas for me are on one side and this on the other, out weighing the rest!

Amma indulges me very often with this exotic Pachhadi!

INGREDIENTS

12 Vendakkai | Bhindi | Ladiesfingers | Okra, thinly sliced
1 cup Dahi | Curd, whisked
1 Sukhi Lal Mirch | Dried Red Chilli, broken into half
1/4 tsp Rai | Mustard Seeds
1/4 tsp Urad Dal
1 sprig Kadhi Patta | Curry Leaves
1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp Oil
To taste Salt

METHOD

• Wash and cut the stem and tip of Okra. Slice them into thin roundels and spread them across the surface of a plate. This ensures that the stickiness of the Okra dries out.
• In a small kadhai, heat half of the oil and saute Okra till it becomes a bit crisp. 
• Transfer the crisp Okra to a bowl.
• Add curd and salt to the crisp Okra.
• In the same kadhai, make a tempering by heating the remaining oil. Add rai, curry leaves and red chilli. When rai splutters, pour the tempering on top of the Okra.
• Mix well.
• Serve as an accompaniment with Rice | Khichadi, Biryani | Pulav.

We had this awesome Vendakkai Thayir Pachhadi with Lapsi Veg Khichadi today!

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About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.