Vendakka Paalu

Name: Vendakka Paalu
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 1 bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips; 237 milliliters coconut milk; 0 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger root; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 59 milliliters golden raisins; 0 teaspoons ground cardamom; 0 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 0 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons ground red pepper; 0 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced into strips; 237 milliliters sliced okra; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 2 servings salt to taste; 1 small tomato, sliced; 1 Tbsp water

Vendakka Paalu requires approximately 35 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 2 servings with 455 calories, 5g of protein, and 39g of fat each. A mixture of golden raisins, ground turmeric, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It works well as a rather inexpensive side dish. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet; cook and stir the bell pepper in the hot oil until softened slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir the jalapeno peppers, ginger, garlic, and bay leaves into the bell pepper; cook until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with the coriander, red pepper, turmeric, cumin seeds, cardamom, black pepper, and cinnamon; cook and stir another 2 minutes.

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Jalapeno Pepper

Black Pepper

Bell Pepper

Cumin Seeds

Bay Leaves

Red Pepper

Coriander

Cardamom

Cinnamon

Turmeric

Garlic

Ginger

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the tomato slices and raisins to the mixture; continue cooking 3 more minutes.

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Tomato Slices

Raisins

Mix the okra thoroughly into the mixture to coat with the spices.

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Spices

Okra

Stir the coconut milk and water together in a small bowl; pour into the mixture. Cover the skillet and cook covered until the okra is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Coconut Milk