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Vendaikai

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Vendaikai

Vendaikai is a vegetarian lunch from Tamil Nadu. It is made with okra, mustard seed, turmeric and asafoetida. One serving has about 120 kcal, 4 g protein, 15 g carbs and 6 g fat.

Did you know? A simple Tamil okra dish. Okra should be completely dry before cutting. Tempered with mustard seeds.

Updated 12 November 2026 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu
Calories: 120 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Style: Healthy

Main ingredients

okra
mustard seed
turmeric
asafoetida

Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.

Nutrition per serving

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120kcal / serving

Protein: 4 g 12%
Carbs: 15 g 46%
Fat: 6 g 42%
Fibre: 6 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	3mg
Vitamin K	60mcg
Folate	80mcg

How to make Vendaikai: videos

Vendakkai Poriyal in Tamil | Spicy Lady's Finger Fry Recipe | Bhindi Fry RecipeMadras Samayal · 67.0 lakh views · 3 min

Venkatesh Bhat makes Vendakkai kaara kozhambuVenkatesh Bhat's Idhayam Thotta Samayal · 16.8 lakh views

Quick answers

Is Vendaikai vegetarian?

Yes. Vendaikai is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Vendaikai?

About 120 kcal per serving, with 4 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Vendaikai from?

Vendaikai comes from Tamil Nadu.

What is Vendaikai made of?

The main ingredients are okra, mustard seed, turmeric and asafoetida.

When do you eat Vendaikai?

Vendaikai is usually eaten as a lunch.

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