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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » Bendakaya Kurma ~ Okra Gravy

    Bendakaya Kurma ~ Okra Gravy

    Published: Jul 31, 2007 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 20 Comments

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    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 tbspMethod 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!

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    Bendakaya Kurma ~ Okra Gravy

    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
    Author Srivalli
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    Comments

    1. ramya says

      July 31, 2007 at 1:58 pm

      Never knew we can make bendi kurma.so tempting.i am going to check my fridge for som bendi's

      Reply
    2. SeeC says

      July 31, 2007 at 11:36 am

      I love Okra in any form. Looks delicious. Garnishing with peanut powder....immm could feel the taste.

      Reply
    3. archana says

      July 31, 2007 at 12:40 pm

      Nice recipe :)I have never made okra with gravy. It must be tasting grand.Thanx for sharing:)

      Reply
    4. Asha says

      July 31, 2007 at 1:13 pm

      Mouthwatering dish.Like Seec,I love Bhindis too any way you make it.Great recipe,thanks.

      Reply
    5. Vcuisine says

      July 31, 2007 at 1:37 pm

      Nice srivalli. Like SeeC said adding groundnut powder is a nice idea. Viji

      Reply
    6. Laavanya says

      July 31, 2007 at 2:49 pm

      This looks good Srivalli. I love Okra.

      Reply
    7. Sukanya Ramkumar says

      July 31, 2007 at 9:23 pm

      This is my fav....Looking great...Love it...

      Reply
    8. Vanamala Hebbar says

      July 31, 2007 at 5:18 pm

      hmmm very interesting kurma. I love okra. I have never tried okra gravy. Will tryout this. Thanks

      Reply
    9. Sharmi says

      July 31, 2007 at 5:27 pm

      bendakaya kurma , yeppudu vina ledu. looks real nice. something different out of okra.

      Reply
    10. Tee says

      July 31, 2007 at 10:48 pm

      okra is my favorite and your dish looks mouth watering!

      Reply
    11. Dee says

      July 31, 2007 at 11:07 pm

      I love peanuts with okra/tindora..

      Reply
    12. Coffee says

      August 01, 2007 at 2:14 am

      I love my okra with a little gravy base to it..... its gonna be this one next time! 🙂

      Reply
    13. Raaga says

      August 01, 2007 at 5:39 am

      Looks tempting!!

      Reply
    14. Padma says

      August 01, 2007 at 6:26 pm

      Nice recipe dear, Bendakaya kurma is rocking! Nice photos too...thanks for sharing

      Reply
    15. Kajal says

      August 02, 2007 at 5:28 am

      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....

      Reply
    16. kavi says

      August 08, 2007 at 6:58 pm

      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.

      Reply
    17. Anonymous says

      February 22, 2008 at 11:05 am

      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

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    18. Srivalli says

      February 25, 2008 at 11:55 am

      Dev, thanks for the feedback, glad you liked it...

      Reply
    19. Kalyani says

      August 27, 2009 at 8:37 pm

      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.

      Reply
    20. Ravi says

      March 01, 2017 at 10:02 am

      I have tried this recipe ,It came really good
      Thanks for the recipe

      Reply

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