OKRA THOGAYAL

I’m not a big fan of the slimy vegetable, okra, though I don’t completely dislike it either. Being a staunch vegetarian, I enjoy almost all kinds of vegetables. Coming to this dish,it’s one of the most unique recipes I’ve ever tried. I came across it in an Instagram reel and couldn’t resist giving it a shot right away. I tweaked the original version a bit by adding onions, and the result was a truly delectable thogayal — wonderfully flavorful and absolutely appetizing when paired with plain rice and a dollop of ghee.

 INGREDIENTS TO GRIND TO COARSE POWDER :

 

CORIANDER SEEDS- 5 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS- 1 TSP

MUSTARD- 1/2 TSP 

RED CHILLIES- 5 NOS

GARLIC CLOVES- 5 NOS

CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIGS

CORIANDER LEAVES( Chopped)--1/4 CUP

TAMARIND- SMALL PIECE

 

 INGREDIENTS TO GRIND TO PASTE :

 

LADY'S FINGER- 10-12  NOS

TOMATO- 1

ONION- 1

SALT TO TASTE 

 

FOR SEASONING

 

OIL- 3 TSP

MUSTARD- 1/2 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS- 1/2 TSP 

GARLIC CLOVES-4 NOS 

 

PROCEDURE:

 

1.Wash ,wipe and chop the  lady's finger,tomato and onions and keep it aside.

 

2.In a pan heat oil and splutter mustard seeds,cumin seeds,coriander seeds,red chillies,tamarind,curry leaves and coriander leaves.

 

3.Allow the contents to cool and grind to coarse mixture and keep it aside.

 

4.In the same pan add oil and saute lady's finger,tomato and onions after adding salt.

 

5.On cooling transfer the sauteed veggies to the mixer jar that contains the coarse mixture.

 

6.Grind every thing together to a thick paste without adding water.

 

7.Prepare the seasoning and add it to the thogayal and mix well.