Okra in Tamarind Gravy (Bendakaya Pulusu) | Veg | Ventuno Home Cooking

Bendakaya Pulusu (Okra in Tamarind Gravy) Recipe
Ingredients: Okra/Lady’s finger – 4 to 5 no.s
Shallots – 5 to 6 no.s
Oil – 1 to 2 tbsp
Garlic – 5 to 6 cloves
Green chilli – 1 no.
Tomato – 1 chopped
Tamarind puree – 1/4 cup
Jaggery – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Salt to taste

For Tempering
Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
Red chilli – 2
Asafoetida powder a pinch
A few Curry leaves

Method:
1. Roast the Okra/Lady’s finger with a tsp of Oil, to reduce the stickiness.
Tempering the ingredients
2. Heat Oil in a pan. Add Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Red chilli & Asafoetida powder.
3. Add Shallots with Garlic, green chilli, Curry leaves & saute it.
4. Once the Onions turn brown, add the Tomatoes & saute it.
5. Then add Salt, Turmeric powder, Chilli powder, Coriander powder & mix well.
6. Now add the roasted Okra/Lady’s finger to the mix. It’s time to add the Tamarind puree & water.
7. Cover the pot & let it cook for about 10 minutes.
8. Finally add a tsp of Jaggery for a touch of sweetness.
9. Serve it with steamed Rice & little Ghee.

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