BENDAKAYA PULUSU

INGREDIENTS::

Bendakayalu/Okra                        250 gms(cut into 11/2" piece and pat dried)

Onion                                          1( big)

Green chilies                                2

Tomato                                       1(big)

Tamarind                                    small lemon size( soak in water)

Oil                                              1 tsp

Water                                         2-3 cups

Turmeric powder                         1 pinch

Chilly powder                               1 tsp

Salt                                             as needed

Coriander leaves                            1 tsp(for garnish)

FOR TEMPERING::

Mustard seeds                              1 tsp

Cumin seeds                                1 tsp

Methi seeds                                  1/2 tsp

Curry leaves                                 1 sprig

PROCEDURE::

1)Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds and once they splutter , add the methi seeds, cumin and curry leaves. 

Add onion

2)Once the onions and green chilies turn transparent then add the okra/bendakayalu to it.

Let them fry until the stickiness reduces and the bendakayalu turn golden brown.(10-12 minutes)

3)Now add the tomatoes, salt  and cook till the tomatoes become mushy for about 4-5 minutes.

Then add the turmeric powder and chilly powder.

4)Add the tamarind extract and water , let it boil for 10 minutes. Cover the lid and cook in low flame.

Turn off the heat once the gravy gets a bit thicken. 

5) Serve with coriander leaves 

                 SERVE WITH STEAMED RICE.