Okra Pulusu/Bendakaya Pulusu - It is famous recipe in south Indian homes. It is known as Bendakaya in telugu, Vendakkai in Tamil, Bendekayi in kannada.
This recipe is the most easiest pulusu recipe which can be made in just 10mins. Normally for gravy recipes like pulusu recipes I prefer cooking in pressure cooker.
Okra pulusu takes less time in pressure cooker than when it is cooked separately. Okra is cooked in tamarind juice and taste is enhanced more if jaggery is added to it.
Generally for okra fry we need more quantity but for okra pulusu recipe just with 1/4kg we get more quantity curry.
Let now quickly checkout the ingredients and the preparation of okra pulusu/bendakaya pulusu.
Ingredients Required
- Okra - 1/4kg
- Oil - 2tsp
- Red chillies - 2
- Mustard seeds - 1tsp
- Cumin seeds - 1tsp
- Curry leaves
- Salt - 2tsp
- Turmeric - 1/2tsp
- Red chilli powder - 2tsp
- Tamarind - small lemon size
- Jaggery - 2tbsp
Preparation
1. Soak tamarind for about 20mins.
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2. 20mins later squeeze water from soaked tamarind and keep aside.
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3. Add oil into heated cooker and add tampering ingredients red chillies, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves and let them fry.
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4. Now add chopped onions and green chillies and fry till onions are transparent.
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5. Now add chopped okra and mix all together.
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6. Add salt, turmeric, red chilli powder and mix all together.
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7. Saute for a minute and add tamarind juice extracted from soaked tamarind.
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8. Now add jaggery, okra pulusu tastes great with jaggery. If you don't like to add jaggery you can skip this step.
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9. Close lid and cook for 4 whistles. Okra pulusu will be ready to serve.
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