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Vendakka Paalu
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Vendakka Paalu

19 ingredients 15 min + 20 min 2 servings openrecipes
Vendakka Paalu

"This is okra in coconut milk curry. Very simple to make and great with rice and naan for a complete meal. A spicy and very creamy vegan curry that will even please non-vegans. If you like more spice, use more peppers or other spices to your liking."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

605
Calories
9g
Protein
43g
Fat
56g
Carbs

Counts 17 of 20 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 17 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Okra 1 cup (100g) 33
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Jalapeno Pepper 1 pepper (14g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 small tomato, sliced
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1 cup sliced okra
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • salt to taste

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