How to prepare Bendakaya or Bhindi pulusu
Channel: LearnWithMe
Date: 28/08/2018

Bindi or Okra in tamarind gravy or Bendakaya pulusu is a popular dish in Andhra Pradesh.
 
Ingredients:
 
Oil 2 tablespoons
Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Chana dal 1 teaspoon
Urad dal  1 teaspoon
Salt according to taste
Onion 1 number
Okra Pieces 1 Cup
Ginger garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Curry leaves 1 Spring
Coriander Powder 1 teaspoon
Cumin Powder 1 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder 1/2 teaspoon
Tamarind Juice 1/2 cup
Sugar 1 teaspoon
 
Directions:
 
1.       Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, urad dal and chana dal and saute it.
2.       Add chopped onions, curry leaves , sliced green chillies, okra ,salt ,ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder , cumin powder , red chilly powder and mix it thoroughly.
3.       Add tamarind juice and water and cook it for 5- 7 minutes then add sugar and boil it for one more minute and check for seasoning.
4.       Bendakaya pulusu is ready to serve with rice.