Vendaikai Poriyal

Serve - 2

Ingredients

Vendaika/Lady's Finger - 250 gm
Curry Leaves - 4 or 5
Coriander Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Urad Dhal - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

       Finely chop lady's finger.
       In a sauce pan,heat oil.Add mustard seeds and urad dhal.Wait until urad dhal turns golden brown.Add chopped lady's finger and saute for 3 or 4 minutes.Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder,coriander powder,curry leaves and salt.Blend them.Cover the lid and cook for 4 or 5 minutes.When the lady's finger is dry and non-sticky remove from fire.
     Serve with rice.

Corn Carrot Poriyal

Serve - 3

Ingredients

Boiled Sweet Corn - 1 Cup
Grated Carrot - 1 Cup
Onion - 1
Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander Leaves - 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

       In a sauce pan,heat oil.Add mustard seeds.Saute onions until translucent.Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder and saute.Add grated carrot,sweet corn and salt.Saute for 3 or 4 minutes.Cover the lid and cook for 3 or 4 minutes.Remove from fire.Garnish with coriander leaves.
      Serve hot with rice.