Bhindi Boondi Fry

Bendakaya Boondi Vepudu.

For this recipe, first boondi is prepared with besan / gram flour. Lady’s finger / bhindi is chopped and fried in oil until its golden brown in color. Finally fried bhendi is mixed in along with tempering, boondi and spices. Serve bhindi boondi fry with plain steamed rice and dollop of ghee.
Makes: around 4 Servings of Bhindi Boondi Fry.

Ingredients:

Lady’s Finger / Okra 20 app.
Boondi 1 Cup
Garlic 4 Cloves
Green Chiles 2
Red Chile Powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder a pinch
Salt to taste

Talimpu:

Urad Dal 1/4 tsp
Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Broken Red Chiles 3 – 5
Curry Leaves 6
Asafoetida a pinch
Oil 1 tbsp

Method of preparation:

Remove stems, wash and slice the green chiles.
Wash, pat dry, remove ends and chop okra into inch sized pieces.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.

Heat a tsp of oil in a pan, add chopped okra.
Stir fry until the edges of okra turns light brown.

Make little space in the middle of the pan and pour a tsp of oil.
Add all talimpu ingredients in order in the oil along with the green chiles and garlic.
When urad dal changes color, mix the tempering with the fried bhindi.

Stir in boondi, turmeric powder, red chile powder and salt.
Sprinkle a tbsp of water and fry for a minute or until all the water has gone.
Serve okra and fritters curry over plain steamed rice.
Notes: Make sure bhindi is dry and seperate before adding boondi.

Suggestions: If the okra is not cooked properly, cook covered on low flame till done.
Variations: You can also stir in grated coconut and chopped cilantro during the last minute of the cooking process.
Other Names: Bhindi Boondi Curry, Bhendi with Boondi, Bendakaya Boondi Vepudu.

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Quick Bhendi

Nethi Bendakaya.

This is a quick version of lady’s finger. Okra / Lady’s finger is steamed till just soft but not mushy. A few everyday spices are sprinkled on the steamed okra. It is finished with lemon juice and a dollop of ghee. This version of bhendi is served with hot steamed rice and dollop of ghee.
Makes: 10 Quick Bhendi.

Ingredients:

Bhendi / Okra 10
Red Chili Powder 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Dried Curry Leaves 6
Lemon Juice 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Ghee 1/2 tsp

Method of preparation:

Wash thoroughly and remove ends of the okra.
Rub the dried curry leaves between hands to powder it a little.
Lightly crush the cumin seeds and keep aside.

Place the okra in a steamer and steam till the okra turns soft.
Alternatively, pressure cook the okra for 1 whistle with 5 minutes of slow cook time.

Take all the steamed okra onto a plate, add red chili powder, dried curry leaves, crushed cumin seeds, salt, lemon juice and ghee.
Mix well and serve with plain steamed rice and dollop of ghee.
Notes: Make sure bhendi is not overcooked.

Suggestions: If bhendi is not steamed properly, then cook covered on low flame till soft.
Variations: You can also fry the bhendi in little oil before adding the other ingredients. Also swap curry leaves with any dried leaves.
Other Names: Steamed Bhindi, Quick Bhendi, Steamed Okra, Neyyi Bendakaya.

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