Vendakka Paalu Recipe

Name: Vendakka Paalu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 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; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 small tomato, sliced; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 cup sliced okra; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 tablespoon water; salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 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
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 small tomato, sliced
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 cup sliced okra
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon water
salt to taste

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.
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced into strips, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root, and more.

Yes, Vendakka Paalu falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vendakka Paalu

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