Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambhu (MOSS)

Serves 3

Ingredients:
Ladies finger - 500 gm
Onion - 1
Grated Coconut - 6-7 teaspoons (tsp)
Tomato - 2
Tamarind - 2 lemon size
Chilli powder - 3-4 tsps
Coriander powder - 2 tsps
Sambar powder - 1tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

For seasoning:
1. Jeera - 1 tsp
2. Urad dal - 1 tsp
3. Curry leaves - 1 strand
4. Garlic - 6-7 (can add more if flavor is preferred)
5. Oil - 2-3 tsp

Preparation:
1. Cut Ladies finger into 1 inch pieces.
2. Cur Onion into small pieces.
3. Grind coconut and tomato pieces to a smooth paste.
4. Soak the tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes.

Method:
1. Take a pan, and heat oil.
2. Add the items provided for seasoning.
3. Add onion and fry till golden brown.
4. Add ladies finger and fry for 10-12 minutes until the stickiness is lost. Keep stirring to avoid them getting burnt.
5. Add the mentioned powders and salt.
6. Add the tamarind water and let it boil.
7. Add the ground coconut and tomato paste and stir well to avoid any lumps.
8. Add sufficient water (3glasses) and let it boil and condense to a thicker gravy.
9. Check if ladies finger is cooked and remove from stove.

Serve with hot rice, idli or dosa.