Bendekaayi Gojju

An extremely popular masala based curry recipe made with okra slices, spices and coconut masala. This recipe is hugely popular in Karnataka. 

The recipe is known for its combination of taste. It has a combination of sweetness, spiciness, sourness and savoriness which makes it an ideal taste enhancer. It can be made with different vegetables and bendekaayi gojju recipe is one such option.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup chopped okra/bendekaayi/ladies finger
• 1 cup freshly grated coconut
• 2 tbsp gojju pudi/saarina pudi/rasam powder
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp hing
• 1 tsp channa dal
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 lemon sized soaked tamarind water
• 4 to 5 tbsp jaggery
• Salt to taste
• Oil

METHOD:

1. In a mixer jar, add grated coconut, gojju pudi and grind into a smooth paste by adding little water. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add hing, mustard seeds, channa dal, urad dal, turmeric powder and saute it for a minute or two.
3. Add the chopped okra and fry.
4. Add the tamarind juice and fry well until the stickiness goes.
5. Add the ground masala paste and mix well. Add water and adjust consistency.
6. Add jaggery and mix well.
7. Adjust salt as per taste.
8. Boil for about 5 to 6 minutes. The gravy thickens. That is when you can switch off the stove.
9. Serve hot with chapathi, akki rotti or plain rice.