Jun 6, 2014

Bendekayi Gojju

Bendekayi Gojju (Gojju -Kannada-word for Tamarind based curry) is delicious ,spicy gravy of stir fried Bhindi  (Ladies finger or okra ) with tangy tamarind. Enjoy with chapati. Gojju is a traditional dish in South Indian homes. Bendekai Kayirasa is healthy and tasty, an easy substitute for the normal palyas or sabjis.

Ingredients
Bendekayi Gojju,Bhendi curry,okra fry
Bendekayi Gojju
  1. Bendekai-1 cup (finely chopped)
  2. Oil-2 tspn
  3. Mustard – 1/2 tspn
  4. Jeera-1/2 tspn
  5. Chana dal-1 tsp
  6. Urad Dal-1 tsp
  7. Hing-pinch
  8. Turmeric pwd-1/2 tsp
  9. Tamrind juice-1-2 tbsp
  10. Curry leaves few
  11. Rasam pwd-1-2 tbsp
  12. Gojju pwd-1tbsp
  13. Jaggery-1 tsp
  14. Dry coconut-1-2 tsp
  15. Salt to taste
Method-In a kadai, add oil and fry bhindi well. Keep it aside. Next heat oil in a pan and add mustard,chana dal,urad dal ,hing,turmeric pwd,curry leaves once done add Rasam (Saaru) powder,gojju pwd ,tamarind juice,jaggery,salt,water and mix well . Add fried bhindi and mix well. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes till the gravy thickens. Add dry coconut and mix
Serve Bendekayi Gojju  hot with chapati or rice.




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