Vendakkai Saddam
Chettinad Okra Rice or Bhindi Rice is a delicious South Indian Chettinad style preparation of the rice that is spicy, tangy and delicious.
Servings Prep Time
3people 20minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
3people 20minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Cook the rice with 3.5 cups of water and required salt. Keep it aside.
  2. Cut the okra into small pieces and pan fry it with little salt and turmeric powder till it is completely fried.
  3. Heat oil in another pan and saute the onions till it turns golden brown.
  4. Fry the ginger garlic paste for a minute.
  5. Add the tomatoes and fry till all the liquid from the tomato has evaporated..
  6. Add the turmeric powder, chilly powder, corriander powder, garam masala powder and little salt.
  7. Cook till oil oozes out of the mixture.
  8. Toss this mixture with the cooked rice. The rice should be thoroughly coated with the masala mixture.
  9. Finally mix in the fried okra. The okra should be evenly distributed throughout the rice.
  10. Garnish with cilantro and serve with raita.
Recipe Notes

You can also make the masala mixture and cook the rice along with the masala mixture. Finally toss the fried okra.