Bendekaayi Gojju (Okra Curry) Recipe
Description:
Bendekaayi Gojju, also known as Sasiva Gojju, is a flavorful South Indian curry that is perfect for your everyday meal. This curry has a balance of sour, spicy, and sweet flavors, making it a delightful side dish. It pairs wonderfully with roti or rice.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 500 grams ladyfinger (okra), sliced thinly
- A few curry leaves, chopped
- 3 dried red chillies
- Oil, as needed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- Salt, to taste
For the paste:
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 3 sprigs of coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon roasted gram dal (chana dal)
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon jaggery
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
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To make the paste, combine the grated coconut, mustard seeds, green chillies, coriander leaves, roasted gram dal, tamarind paste, and jaggery in a mixer grinder. Blend it into a smooth paste and set it aside.
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Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter for about 10 seconds.
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Add the curry leaves and dried red chillies, and sauté for 20 seconds.
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Add the sliced ladyfinger (okra) and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it softens slightly.
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Add the prepared paste to the pan, followed by 1 cup of water. Stir everything well, bringing it to a boil.
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Season with salt and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
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Serve your delicious Bendekaayi Gojju with rice, Chow Chow Thoran, and Beetroot Pachadi for a complete South Indian lunch!
Enjoy this vibrant and tasty curry, packed with authentic flavors and easy to prepare.
