Vendakka (Lady's Finger) Thoran

Vendakka (Lady's Finger) Thoran
By : Sreeja Sreejith

Ingredients:
1. Lady's finger - 2 cups (finely sliced)
2. Green Chilli - 4 (thinly chopped)
3. Shallots - 5 (chopped)
4. Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
5. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
6. Oil - 2 tbsp
7. Salt to taste
8. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Red chilly powder - 1tsp( optional)

Preparation:
1. Cut the lady's finger into thin slices
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add curry leaves
3. Add the chopped green chilies and shallots. Saute well till shallots turns translucent
4. Put turmeric powder and fry for 1 minute
5. Add the sliced lady's finger and mix well. Saute on high heat for 2 minutes.
6. Stir fry for 8-10 minutes on low heat.
7. Now add grated coconut and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes on low heat
8. Add chilly powder if needed...