Vendakka Paalu Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Vendakka Paalu Recipe). This is okra in coconut milk curry. Very simple to make and great with rice and naan for a complete meal. A spicy and very creamy vegan curry that will even please non-vegans. If you like more spice, use more peppers or other spices to your liking.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Vendakka Paalu Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ bell pepper

seeded and sliced into strips

2 jalapeno peppers

seeded and sliced into strips

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground red pepper

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon cumin seeds

⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 small tomato

sliced

¼ cup golden raisins

1 cup sliced okra

1 cup coconut milk

1 tablespoon water

salt to taste

Pesarattu

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet; cook and stir the bell pepper in the hot oil until softened slightly about 3 minutes. Stir the jalapeno peppers ginger garlic and bay leaves into the bell pepper; cook until fragrant about 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with the coriander red pepper turmeric cumin seeds cardamom black pepper and cinnamon; cook and stir another 2 minutes. Add the tomato slices and raisins to the mixture; continue cooking 3 more minutes. Mix the okra thoroughly into the mixture to coat with the spices.

Step 2

Stir the coconut milk and water together in a small bowl; pour into the mixture. Cover the skillet and cook covered until the okra is tender 8 to 10 minutes. Add water if needed to keep moist. Season with salt. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Vendakka Paalu Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 456

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 30.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 15.3g

Fat: 38.4g 59%

Saturated Fat: 23.4g 117%

Vitamin A Iu: 990IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 50.3mg 84%

Folate: 78.2mcg 20%

Calcium: 103.7mg 10%

Iron: 5.5mg 31%

Magnesium: 103.6mg 37%

Potassium: 797.8mg 22%

Sodium: 27.1mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 345.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.