Bendakaya Masala or Bendakaya Kurma is another of my Athamma's special thats favorite at our place. I was introduced to Bindi Kurma when she first visited us after marriage. As Lady's finger known as Okra or Bindi and so many other names, Athamma has that many varieties to cook with a simple Okra. This is very simple yet tastes great with Rotis. When I started cooking this variation, hubby dear of course was trilled. We make it quite often for dinner.
Preparation Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 15 mins
Cuisine : Andhra
Ingredients Needed
Bindi / Okra / Bendakaya - 250 gms
Onions - 1
Tomatoes - 2
Ginger Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Chili Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder a pinch
Coconut paste - 1 tbsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - for seasoning
Curry leaves
Coriander Leaves for garnishing
Peanut / Groundnut Powder - 1 tbsp
Method to prepare:
Wash and pat dry the Bendayaka. It has to be real dry. We even wipe it dry as Amma says the outer skin will become non sticky by doing this. Cut into 1 inch pieces. Fry on dry tawa till it changes bright green in colour. Keep aside.
Heat Oil add mustard seeds, curry leaves. Then add chopped Onions, sauté till they are brown in colour. Then add ginger garlic paste. Fry well
Then add tomatoes, chilli pw, coriander pw, turmeric pw, salt. Cook till tomatoes are well cooked. Then add the Bendi and mix well. Add Coconut paste with water. Cook on high flame for 5 mins. Simmer for 10 mins until the gravy thickens.
Finally add peanut powder and Coriander leaves and cook for 2 mins.
Serve with hot Rotis.
Enjoy!
ramya says
Never knew we can make bendi kurma.so tempting.i am going to check my fridge for som bendi's
SeeC says
I love Okra in any form. Looks delicious. Garnishing with peanut powder....immm could feel the taste.
archana says
Nice recipe :)I have never made okra with gravy. It must be tasting grand.Thanx for sharing:)
Asha says
Mouthwatering dish.Like Seec,I love Bhindis too any way you make it.Great recipe,thanks.
Vcuisine says
Nice srivalli. Like SeeC said adding groundnut powder is a nice idea. Viji
Laavanya says
This looks good Srivalli. I love Okra.
Sukanya Ramkumar says
This is my fav....Looking great...Love it...
Vanamala Hebbar says
hmmm very interesting kurma. I love okra. I have never tried okra gravy. Will tryout this. Thanks
Sharmi says
bendakaya kurma , yeppudu vina ledu. looks real nice. something different out of okra.
Tee says
okra is my favorite and your dish looks mouth watering!
Dee says
I love peanuts with okra/tindora..
Coffee says
I love my okra with a little gravy base to it..... its gonna be this one next time! 🙂
Raaga says
Looks tempting!!
Padma says
Nice recipe dear, Bendakaya kurma is rocking! Nice photos too...thanks for sharing
Kajal says
I also say same as seec say I love okra in any form. Thanks fro sharing new recipe. I buy okra yesterday so let’s try you recipe....
kavi says
Rotis always with Alu mixed subji is boring but this time i will try Bendakaya Kurma that too with gravy and peanut powder yummmy. Thank u.
Anonymous says
I have made this recipe a few times now & we just love it(but I omit the peanut part)... I'm making it again today... Thanks a lot for the recipe...:)
Dev
Srivalli says
Dev, thanks for the feedback, glad you liked it...
Kalyani says
Nice recipe :). I love okra so much but I don't like only the curry because when ever I cook I get it sticky. Now my problem for making the curry also solved with okra gravy. Thank you very much.
Ravi says
I have tried this recipe ,It came really good
Thanks for the recipe