Vendakai|Okra Pachidi
Ingredients you’ll need:
12 okra
1/2 onion
1 tbsp oil and Oil to deep fry
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 green chili (or to taste)
1 cup thick plain yogurt
Buttermilk or water (to adjust consistency)
Salt to taste
Preparation:
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Vendakai|Okra Pachidi
Vendakai|Okra Pachidi
Ingredients you’ll need:
12 okra
1/2 onion
1 tbsp oil and Oil to deep fry
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 green chili (or to taste)
1 cup thick plain yogurt
Buttermilk or water (to adjust consistency)
Salt to taste
Preparation:
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