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    Home » Microwave Recipes » Vendakkai Fry - Baked | Microwave

    Vendakkai Fry - Baked | Microwave

    April 23, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 43 Comments

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    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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    Vendakkai Fry - Microwave

    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Poriyal
    Cuisine: Indian
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    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
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    Notes

    1. Cut the okra in same size for even baking
    2. Add spice powder according to your choice 
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    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

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    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

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    • 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

    ladiefingerfry1

    • 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



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    1. apuginthekitchen

      April 23, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      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.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 3:33 pm

        Yes Suzanne okra and ladies finger are same. Sorry I should have mentioned in my post.thanku:-)

        Reply
    2. tinywhitecottage

      April 23, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 3:34 pm

        Glad to know Okra is your fav as well, thanku:-)

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    3. srividhya

      April 23, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      Good one. I usually go for conventional oven method.

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 3:34 pm

        Thanks, for a quick version I prefer microwave

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    4. Aruna Panangipally

      April 23, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      Simple and tasty. Nothing better than Bhindi Fry and curd rice.

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 3:35 pm

        Absolutely Aruna:-) curd rice is my comfort food anything. Thanku:-)

        Reply
    5. Malar

      April 23, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      Wow!! This looks great and easy to make Vidya!!! I can also have it everyday 😀

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 8:07 pm

        Thanku Malar:-)

        Reply
    6. Mr. Militant Negro

      April 23, 2015 at 8:45 pm

      Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 8:05 pm

        Thanks for the support:-)

        Reply
        • Mr. Militant Negro

          April 24, 2015 at 8:14 pm

          Always a fan of your post

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          • Traditionally Modern Food

            April 25, 2015 at 3:52 pm

            Thanku:-)

            Reply
    7. coconutcraze

      April 23, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      That is a modern twist on cooking Lady's finger.

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 8:00 pm

        Thanku Sridevi:-)

        Reply
    8. sarahjmir

      April 23, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      I would never think to microwave bhindi - what a nice quick way to cook it!

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 8:08 pm

        Thanku Sarah:-)

        Reply
    9. For The Love of Ghee

      April 23, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Love the photos. Bhindi is one of my favorite veggies. So yummy! now if I can get my kids to eat it 😉

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 8:08 pm

        Thanku dear:-)

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    10. Chitra Jagadish

      April 24, 2015 at 3:03 am

      Ladies finger fry in microwave? That sounds interesting V... looks delish ....

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 3:31 pm

        Thanku C:-)

        Reply
    11. homelyaromas

      April 24, 2015 at 3:07 am

      Well explained and a thoughtful notes section !

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 8:05 pm

        Thanku Homely Aroma:-)

        Reply
    12. Charanya

      April 24, 2015 at 6:06 am

      I love okra <3

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 3:31 pm

        Guess thr r lot of okra fans:-)

        Reply
    13. Mullai Madavan

      April 24, 2015 at 7:12 am

      Simple delicious okra fry! That microwave comes in very handy at times, neatly made Vidya!

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 8:05 pm

        Thanku Pa:-)

        Reply
    14. negativethinkerr

      April 24, 2015 at 10:49 am

      it seems to be good way to tackle down mushy proble ,i have to try it now ,thnx!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 3:24 pm

        Yes it works all time, do try:-)

        Reply
    15. Padma

      April 24, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      My fav vegetable...Seriously vidya you know my taste..this is for me :)...Loved that you made it in a microwave:)

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 24, 2015 at 8:01 pm

        Lot of Okra lovers in my circle:-) thanku padma

        Reply
    16. farin ahmed

      April 25, 2015 at 9:56 am

      Lovely okra and this version is sounds good

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 25, 2015 at 3:52 pm

        Thanku Farin:-)

        Reply
    17. Amanda | What's Cooking

      April 25, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      I love okra and had no idea it was called ladies finger too. Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 25, 2015 at 3:53 pm

        Thanku Amanda:-)

        Reply
    18. Love Served Daily

      April 25, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Absolutely wow

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 26, 2015 at 7:44 pm

        Thanku Ritu:-)

        Reply
    19. apsara

      April 26, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      Wow, so quick and easy! I love okra.:-)

      Reply
      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 26, 2015 at 7:43 pm

        Yes Apsara perfect for busy days:-)

        Reply
    20. Lakshmi

      April 26, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      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?

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        May 21, 2015 at 9:39 am

        Thanku Lakshmi:-) it might take little extra time if its cut big

        Reply
    21. nisa

      November 01, 2022 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      The microwave method worked! I was skeptical at first, haha. Thanks!

      Reply

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