Andhra Bendakaya Pulusu | Spicy Lady Finger Curry

Ingredients

• 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

1. 1

   --- The Preparation ---

2. 2

   Dilute the tamarind paste in 2 cups water.

3. 3

   Set aside

4. 4

   --- Making the Bendakaya Pulusus ---

5. 5

   In a kadai, heat the oil.

6. 6

   Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.

7. 7

   Add the cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.

8. 8

   Stir-fry till the cumin and fenugreek seeds start to change colour.

9. 9

   Add the sliced onions and fry till they are transparent.

10. 10

    If you are using garlic, add it now and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

11. 11

    Add the bendakaya/okra pieces.

12. 12

    Stir-fry till the bendakaya/okra pieces and onion just start to brown.

13. 13

    Add the tomato pieces and stir-fry till the tomato pieces start to stew.

14. 14

    Add the turmeric and chilli powder.

15. 15

    Mix well.

16. 16

    Add the tamarind water.

17. 17

    Cover and cook till the bendakaya/okra pieces are cooked.

18. 18

    Add salt and mix well.

19. 19

    Serve with steamed rice and Saggubiyyam Vadiyalu, Pela Vadiyalu or Aviri Vadiyalu.