Bendakaya Pulusu |Bendakaya Tomato Curry |ఇలాచేస్తే బెండకాయ పులుసు రుచి అదిరిపోద్ది| Okra Recipe

ఇలాచేస్తే బెండకాయ పులుసు రుచి అదిరిపోద్ది | Tasty Bendakaya Curry
Bendakaya Pulusu Recipe | Okra In Tamarind Gravy with detailed photo and video recipe. A popular and tasty South Indian curry recipe, particularly from Andhra cuisine, made with ladies' fingers, spices, and tamarind. It is an ideal alternative to the same monotonous sambar or rasam recipes and can be an ideal side dish to rice or chapati. Unlike the traditional sambar and rasam recipes, this does not require any additional mashed lentil or dal and hence can be done instantly.
Bendakaya Pulusu Recipe (Okra Tamarind Stew)
Ingredients:
Okra (Bendakaya): 250g, cut into pieces
Drumsticks: 1, cut into 2-inch pieces
Onions: 1 medium, finely chopped
Tomatoes: 2, chopped
Green Chilies: 2-3, slit
Tamarind Paste: 1 tsp
Jaggery: 2 small cubes
Mustard Seeds: 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds (Jeera): 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves: 1 sprig
Turmeric Powder: 1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder: 1 tsp
Salt: To taste
Water: As required
Oil: 2-3 tsp
Instructions:
Prepare the Tempering:
Heat 2-3 tsp oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, slit green chilies, and curry leaves. Let them splutter and fry for a few seconds.
Sauté Onions and Vegetables:
Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until golden brown.
Mix in a pinch of salt and turmeric powder to speed up the cooking process.
Add the okra and cook on medium heat until it softens and the sliminess reduces.
Add Drumsticks and Tomatoes:
Once the okra is tender, add the drumstick pieces and chopped tomatoes.
Cook until the tomatoes are mushy and the drumsticks soften.
Spice It Up:
Add red chili powder and more salt as needed. Mix well.
Cook with Water and Tamarind:
Pour in enough water to achieve the desired consistency and bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the tamarind paste and let the stew simmer until everything is well-cooked and the flavors meld together.
Add Jaggery and Final Adjustments:
Drop in the jaggery cubes and stir until dissolved.
Adjust the water consistency to your preference and let it simmer for a few more minutes.
Serve:
Turn off the heat and serve hot with steamed rice.
This simple yet flavorful Bendakaya Pulusu is a perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors, making it an ideal dish for a hearty meal!
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