Vendakkai Curry

A simple recipe. Best suited for those office-rushing times in the morning when you can't make up your mind about what to cook.

Bindi - 1/2 kg
Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
Sambhar Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Dry Mango Powder - 1/2 tsp
Vendayam - 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds
Urad Dal
Oil - 1 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander Leaves

1. Wash the bindi and pat it dry with a towel. Keep aside for 5 mins.

2. Heat oil and let mustard seeds pop. Throw in the daal and wait for it to turn brown. Now add all the masalas. Wait for 2-3 mins.

3. Add the bindi to the masala and saute.

4. Cover it now and steam it for about 5 mins. Stir occasionally.

Don't forget to add the salt and coriander leaves int he end!

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