Vendakka Varutharachathu

Firstly, clean ladies finger & fry it without any oil in a thick bottom pan until the watery feeling of ladies finger disappear

For gravy: Fry fresh coconut until golden brown

To this add 1/4 tbsp fennel seeds, 2 tbsp coriander powder, 1/4 tbsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder, 5 shallots, 1/2 inch length ginger, 6 curry leaves and stir fry until the masala gets heated

Then switch off the flame and allow it to cool

After that, grind well adding enough water to make a fine paste

Pour this to a clay pot and allow it to boil

You can add enough water as per your requirement

To the boiling gravy, add some chopped shallots, 2 green chilli and salt to taste

After 5 minutes, add fried ladies finger to the gravy and allow it to cook for 2 minutes

In parallel do a seasoning by heating oil (coconut oil) in a pan

Sputter Fenugreek Seeds (uluva), mustard seeds (Kaduku), dry whole chilli & some curry leaves

Add the seasoning on top of curry and mix well

Check salt

If salt is less, add and adjust it, as per your taste