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Andhra Bendakaya Pulusu | Spicy Lady Finger Curry
Aruna
This Bendakaya Pulusu is a spicy, tangy Okra stew from Andhra Pradesh. Pair it with some steamed rice and papad, and you have a complete meal!
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Andhra, Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
4
People
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2
Cups
Chopped Bendakaya, Okra
Cut them 1" pieces
3/4
Cup
Sliced Onions
1/2 Cup
Cup
Finely Chopped Tomato
1
tsp
Finely Chopped Garlic
Optional
1.5
tbsp
Thick Tamarind Pulp
2
Cups
Water
1
tsp
Chilli Powder
1/4
tsp
Tumeric Powder
1
tsp
Avalu, Rai, Mustard Seeds
1/2
tsp
Jeelakarra, Jeera, Cumin Seeds
1/4
tsp
Menthulu, Methi Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds
2
tbsp
Oil
Sesame Oil preferred
Salt to Taste
Instructions
The Preparation
Dilute the tamarind paste in 2 cups water.
Set aside
Making the Bendakaya Pulusus
In a kadai, heat the oil.
Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
Add the cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.
Stir-fry till the cumin and fenugreek seeds start to change colour.
Add the sliced onions and fry till they are transparent.
If you are using garlic, add it now and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add the bendakaya/okra pieces.
Stir-fry till the bendakaya/okra pieces and onion just start to brown.
Add the tomato pieces and stir-fry till the tomato pieces start to stew.
Add the turmeric and chilli powder.
Mix well.
Add the tamarind water.
Cover and cook till the bendakaya/okra pieces are cooked.
Add salt and mix well.
Serve with steamed rice and
Saggubiyyam Vadiyalu,
Pela Vadiyalu
or
Aviri Vadiyalu
.
Keyword
Andhra Lady Finger Curry, Bendakaya Pulusu
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