Tasty Vendakkai fry using microwave oven / baked. No goey vendakkai, Perfect textured okra fry.
My hubby loves ladies finger, even If I cook It daily he will be happy. For me more than cooking ladies finger pre work is the one which demands a lot of time - Washing and patting well with a dry cloth or dry in a paper towel for a longtime.
These days with my little one running around my legs I find it difficult to do the steps my mother usually does to avoid mushy ladies finger. As I mentioned in my Bhindi Masala, microwave helps me to skip those steps.
Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu and vendakkai puli Kuzhambu are other tasty okra based recipes form TMF.
One day when I had microwaved ladies finger, I thought of giving a try with cooking the entire curry in microwave and it worked.
If I have time I will follow the regular method but for the quick version this microwave Vendakkai fry comes super handy.
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Ingredients
- Chopped Ladies Finger - 2 cups
- Sambar powder/ chilli powder – 1 tsp I used Sambar powder
- Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Rice flour - 1/8 tsp
- Asofetida - generous pinch
- Curd - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Oil - 1/2 tbsp
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine sambar powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, rice flour, asofetida and salt
- Cut the washed ladies finger into small pieces and place them in a paper towel /regular towel and dry them
- Add the okra and oil to a microwave safe plate; spread well
- Microwave them for 3 minutes, take out and add curd; mix well
- Microwave for another 3 - 4 minutes till the mushy texture changes
- Add the spice powder mix and combine well
- Microwave for 6 - 8 minutes or till the bhindi cooks well with spice powders flavors well incorporated. Serve it with rice/roti
Baked Version
- Preheat the oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit
- Take a baking tray add parchment paper/aluminum foil
- Add dry okra, oil and all the spice powders; mix well
- Bake for 12 minutes
- Mix well and add curd; bake for another 12 minutesIf you want it crispy, bake further. Can broil for 1-2 minute for extra crispness
Notes
- Cut the okra in same size for even baking
- Add spice powder according to your choice
Ingredients:
Chopped Ladies Finger - 2 cups
Sambar powder/ chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon ( I used Sambar powder)
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Rice flour - 1/4 tsp
Asofetida - generous pinch
Curd - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1/2 tbsp
Method:
Microwave method:
- In a small bowl combine sambar powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, rice flour, asofetida and salt
- Cut the washed ladies finger into small pieces and place them in a paper towel /regular towel and dry them
- Add the okra and oil to a microwave safe plate; spread well
- Microwave them for 3 minutes, take out and add curd; mix well
- Microwave for another 3 - 4 minutes till the mushy texture changes
- Add the spice powder mix and combine well
- Microwave for 6 - 8 minutes or till the bhindi cooks well with spice powders flavors well incorporated. Serve it with rice/roti
Baked version:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit
- Take a baking tray add parchment paper/aluminum foil
- Add dry okra, oil and all the spice powders; mix well
- Bake for 15 minutes
- Mix well and add curd; bake for another 12 - 15 minutes
- If you want it crispy, bake further. Can broil for 1-2 minute for extra crispness
Thats okra right, are lady fingers the same? My Mother always dredged in cornmeal and fried it. I think thats a real Southern way of enjoying them. Your microwave methodis simple and quick and looks delicious.
Yes Suzanne okra and ladies finger are same. Sorry I should have mentioned in my post.thanku:-)
Sounds delicious. I love okra and my mom used to make it all the time. It's has such an unique flavor and texture. Interesting they turn out so well in the microwave.
Glad to know Okra is your fav as well, thanku:-)
Good one. I usually go for conventional oven method.
Thanks, for a quick version I prefer microwave
Simple and tasty. Nothing better than Bhindi Fry and curd rice.
Absolutely Aruna:-) curd rice is my comfort food anything. Thanku:-)
Wow!! This looks great and easy to make Vidya!!! I can also have it everyday 😀
Thanku Malar:-)
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Thanks for the support:-)
Always a fan of your post
Thanku:-)
That is a modern twist on cooking Lady's finger.
Thanku Sridevi:-)
I would never think to microwave bhindi - what a nice quick way to cook it!
Thanku Sarah:-)
Love the photos. Bhindi is one of my favorite veggies. So yummy! now if I can get my kids to eat it 😉
Thanku dear:-)
Ladies finger fry in microwave? That sounds interesting V... looks delish ....
Thanku C:-)
Well explained and a thoughtful notes section !
Thanku Homely Aroma:-)
I love okra <3
Guess thr r lot of okra fans:-)
Simple delicious okra fry! That microwave comes in very handy at times, neatly made Vidya!
Thanku Pa:-)
it seems to be good way to tackle down mushy proble ,i have to try it now ,thnx!
Yes it works all time, do try:-)
My fav vegetable...Seriously vidya you know my taste..this is for me :)...Loved that you made it in a microwave:)
Lot of Okra lovers in my circle:-) thanku padma
Lovely okra and this version is sounds good
Thanku Farin:-)
I love okra and had no idea it was called ladies finger too. Great recipe!
Thanku Amanda:-)
Absolutely wow
Thanku Ritu:-)
Wow, so quick and easy! I love okra.:-)
Yes Apsara perfect for busy days:-)
Seems so easy to do in microwave! Does it work the same way if I cut it a little bigger, like about 1/3 of our finger? Or may be should keep it for a little longer?
Thanku Lakshmi:-) it might take little extra time if its cut big
The microwave method worked! I was skeptical at first, haha. Thanks!