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bhindi curry / okra curry / ladies finger curry

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Indian Okra Curry / Sarson wali Bhindi ki sabzi


indian okra curry recipe

Today´s recipe is a delicious and tasty curry made with okra pampered in a lovely mustard sauce. When I first saw this recipe in a TV show, it sounded very interesting. But I was quite apprehensive about the result. I have tried other veggies with mustard sauce like aava pettina arati kura where raw plantains are cooked in mustard seeds paste and tamarind gravy. But ladies finger in mustard sauce was something new to me. I tried it immediately and the curry was awesome.

bhindi curry recipe


The pungent taste of black mustard seeds is dominated by the sweetness from the sugar, the sourness from tomatoes and the spiciness from the chillies. It has got a totally new and unique flavour which goes very well with rice or roti or chapathi. This mustard sauce gives both the flavours of sweet and hot ( pungent ) tastes. The addition of tomato balances all the remaining flavours. So, this curry is the combo of all the tastes - sweet, sour and hotness.  

okra curry in mustard gravy


I love this ladies finger because of many reasons. Firstly, this is a low calorie veggie rich in calcium and other necessary minerals. Secondly, this being a versatile veggie that can be used and cooked in various forms. I have already shared the basic bhindi tomato curry and the stew ( bendakaya pulusu ) which is so very prefect for a windy or a chilli afternoon meal.


This sarson wali bhindi sabzi is a variation from the routine okra fry. The preparation of this curry is also very simple with a small process of frying the bhindi, preparing the sauce ( gravy ) and cooking off together. Its always advisable to use tender okra for any bhindi curry. Now, lets not waste any more time and get straight into the preparation of this curry.


sarson wali bhindi ki sabji

Preparation



Wash the bhindi and wipe with a kitchen cloth. Chop off the edges and cut the bhindi into 2" pieces.


Keep aside. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.


Fry the chopped okra in batches.


Fry until the okra withers. The okra should be completely cooked and the edges should be brown in colour as shown in the pic below. 


Prepare the sauce with the items listed under ´To Grind´.


Now heat oil in another pan.


Add kalonji seeds. Adding these onion seeds will give a lovely flavour to the curry. You can skip if not interested. 


Fry for a minute and add the finely chopped onions.


Add sugar and mix well. The addition of sugar gives an amazing caramelising effect on the onions.


Saute the onions until brown in colour. Now add the turmeric powder and the ground paste.


Add sufficient water and mix well.


Now add the chopped tomatoes and salt and cook covered.


When the tomatoes are cooked, add the fried bhindi pieces and mix well.


Check for seasoning and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot as a side dish with rice, roti or chapathi.


sweet and spicy ladies finger curry

Ingredients


Bhindi  250g
Sugar  2 tsp
Turmeric powder  1/2 tsp
Onions  1
Kalonji seeds ( onion seeds ) 1 tsp 
Oil  1 tbsp.
Salt  to taste
Chilli powder 2 tsp
Oil  to deep fry
Coriander leaves  to garnish


To grind


Cumin seeds  1 tsp 
Chilli powder  1tsp
Mustard seeds  1 1/2 tbsp
Coriander seeds  1 tbsp.
Water little 


Method



  1. Chop the okra into 2 " pieces and keep aside.
  2. Deep fry the okra pieces in oil until cooked. Keep aside.
  3. Grind the items listed under the ´To Grind´ table. Keep aside.
  4. Heat oil in a pan and add kalonji seeds. 
  5. Add chopped onions and sugar. Cook until brown in colour. 
  6. Add turmeric powder and the ground paste. 
  7. Add water, chopped tomatoes and salt. Mix well and cook covered. 
  8. Once the tomatoes are soft, add the fried okra and mix well.
  9. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.


Notes



  • Increase/decrease the amount of chilli powder according to your taste buds.
  • You can use the ready made mustard paste instead of the mustard seeds. 
  • You can also use the yellow mustard seeds instead of the black mustard seeds. 
  • Adding tomato is optional. But it gives a nice taste to the curry. 
  • This rai wali bhindi curry is a semi-gravy dish which is perfect for both rice and chapathi. 
  • Do not skip on adding the sugar to the curry.




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Bendakaya Pulusu / Okra Lady fingers

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Bendakaya Pulusu / Okra Recipes 



ladies finger stew


Ladies Finger or bendakaya also known as okra in English and bhindi in Hindi is a versatile vegetable that can be used in various forms and in variety of dishes. I have already posted basic okra fry with onion, bhindi tomato masala and bhindi masala curry in mustard gravy. They are also told to be very healthy given the fact that they are rich in calcium, potassium folic acid, Vitamin B and Vitamin C. Ladies fingers are a low calorie veggie and contain high amount of fibre. Today´s dish is an Andhra famous dish that is bendakaya pulusu.


bhindi recipes


This is a kind of stew where the okra are cooked in spicy tamarind sauce with loads of onion and garlic. This dish reminds me of sambar but the masalas used here differ from that of the sambar masala. Very few spices are used here but the taste of the bhindi pulusu is very unique. This okra pulusu is perfect for a rainy or a winter day when we feel very chilled and we crave for something tangy and spicy.


ladies finger pulusu

The okras cooked in tamarind sauce are very tasty that you will not even ask for a side dish. This has got a unique which you might not get from any other veggie. Just a papad and the bendakaya pulusu is all we ask for, with hot steamed rice. This is a meal by itself and can be packed for lunch as well. Make it spicy to get the extra punch from the pulusu or stew.   


Preparation


Chop bendakaya into bite sized pieces. Some people chop them into the size of a finger. But I like them to chop into bite sized pieces as it will be easy for kids to eat. Keep the chopped bhindi aside. Heat oil in a vessel.


Add mustard, cumin and methi seeds.


When they splutter, add peeled garlic.


Cook until you see a light golden colour on the garlic. Now put in the sliced onion and green chillies.


Sauté for a minute and add hing. Give a nice mix and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.


Now drop the chopped bendakaya pieces and turmeric.


Cook for a minute and add red chillies. You can add red chillies along with onions, but I forgot. So added at a later stage.


Cook for 4-5 minutes and add the cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder and salt.


Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes. Now add the tamarind juice, sugar and water. Mix well.


Cover with a lid and cook until it comes to a boil.


At this stage, you will be able to see oil floating on the top of the pulusu.


Add coriander and check for seasoning.


Add more salt or chilli powder according to your taste buds. This bendakaya pulusu tastes good even if it is thin in consistency. But if you prefer a thicker consistency, then add a teaspoonful of rice flour or besan flour mixed with water. Adding besan flour or rice flour helps the pulusu to thicken in consistency. Serve hot with rice and you will have a satisfying meal. I served it with potato fry curry but it tastes good even with a papad.

bendakaya recipes



Ingredients


Ladies Finger  250g
Oil  2 tbsp.
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Cumin ( jeera ) seeds  1/2 tsp
Methi ( fenugreek ) seeds 1/4 tsp
Garlic  8-10 pods
Onion 1 big
Red chillies 2
Green chillies 1
Hing 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 2tbsp
Cumin powder 1tbsp
Salt to taste
Chilli powder  1 tsp
Tamarind size of a small lemon
Sugar OR Jaggery  2tsp
Coriander leaves  fistful


Method



  1. Wash the ladies finger and chop them into bite sized pieces and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard, cumin and methi seeds.
  3. When they crackle, add garlic and sauté until you see a golden colour on the garlic pods.
  4. Add the sliced onions, red chillies and slit green chillies.
  5. Sauté for a minute and add hing.
  6. Sauté for 2-3 minutes and drop the chopped bhindi and turmeric powder.
  7. Mix well and add the coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder and salt.
  8. Mix well and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  9. Now pour the tamarind juice, sugar and water and cover with a lid.
  10. Cook covered until it comes to a boil and you see oil floating on the top. The okra pieces also become tender by this time.
  11. Add coriander leaves and check for seasoning.
  12. If you want a thick pulusu, add rice flour or besan flour ( chick pea flour ) mixed with water to the stew when it is boiling. Mix well and cook for another minute and switch off the flame.
  13. Serve hot with rice with a papad or any curry of your choice.


Notes



  • You can substitute sugar with jaggery to make it more healthy.
  • Make the stew or pulusu spicy to suit the tanginess of the tamarind.
  • Adding little black pepper powder will enhance the flavour of the okra pulusu.
  • Biting in the ladies finger cooked in spiced tamarind juice will satisfy your palate.
  • Do not miss out on the coriander powder or cumin powders because they are the key factors in giving taste to the ladies finger pulusu.

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ladies finger fry, okra fry, bendakaya fry, bendakaya vepudu

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Bendakaya Vepudu / Okra Fry / Ladies Finger Fry




Bhindi, bhendi, bendakaya or vendakkai is a very common and versatile vegetable that is easily available in every Indian household. Many dishes can be prepared with this simple okra. The dishes are very simple as well. Bhendi or ladies finger is highly
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Bhindi Masala, Bhindi Tomato curry

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Bhindi Masala Curry / Bhindi Tomato Curry


Bhindi cooked ....tossed in onion-tomato gravy....with spices.


Bhindi, also known as okra, is a versatile vegetable which can be used for sambar, as fry, as semi-gravy curry or as stew. Bhindi is good in any form. The best part of bhindi is that
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