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Do not like having bhindi? What if we make you fall in love with it? Are you intrigued enough to know what we have in store for you? If yes, scroll down.
Here, we are going to tell you about a lip-smacking bhindi dish that can change your perspective towards this humble green veggie. Do you know what Bendakaya Pulusu is? For the unversed, it is a tangy and spicy gravy dish prepared using bhindi along with other ingredients. This Andhra-style tamarind-based dish is a hit. It has a perfect blend of flavours. Pulusu tastes similar to Kuzhambu, a popular dish in Tamil Nadu. Both are prepared using jaggery and tamarind.
If you ever wish to serve a complete Andhra-style meal to your family or guests, you must include Bendakaya Pulusu on the menu. Read further to know its recipe in detail.
Ingredients
- Bhindi cut into 1-inch pieces: 250 grams
- Pearl onions (quartered): 1/2 cup
- Tomatoes (finely chopped): 2
- Tamarind (soaked in hot water): 30 grams
- Curry leaves: 2 sprig
- Mustard seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Methi Seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Red Chilli powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Sambar Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Jaggery: 1 tablespoon
- Gingelly oil: 2 teaspoons
- Salt to taste
Method
- Extract tamarind pulp and keep it aside.
- Now, take a pressure cooker and heat oil in it over medium flame.
- Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and cumin seeds.
- Once you hear the crackling sound, add onion and curry leaves. Fry them until the onion becomes translucent.
- Then, add tomatoes and mix well.
- After a few minutes, add Bhindi, turmeric powder, sambar powder, and tamarind water, jaggery, and salt.
- Also, add ¼ cup water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Open the cooker once the pressure releases completely.
- Transfer Bendakaya Pulusu to a serving bowl and serve with steamed rice and curd.
