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# Bendakaya Pulusu Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large bowl take 2 tomato, 1 cup tamarind extract, 1 chilli, 5 cloves garlic and few curry leaves.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    squeeze the tomato making sure everything is well combined. keep aside.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and fry 300 grams bhindi.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    fry until the bhindi changes color and is non-sticky.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    keep aside the fried bhindi aside.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    to the same oil, add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp urad dal, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp methi, 1 dried red chilli, and pinch hing.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    splutter the tempering.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add ½ onion and saute until the onion softens.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add in prepared tomato tamarind extract and mix well.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and boil for 10 minutes.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, and 1 tsp salt.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well combining everything well.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in 1 cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency of the gravy.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add fried bhindi and mix well.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and boil for 5 minutes or until the bhindi is cooked well. add in 2 tbsp coriander and give a good mix.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **Bendakaya Pulusu Recipe** with rice or roti.

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  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, make sure to wipe the bhindi with a dry cloth before cutting, else the bhindi will turn sticky.

* also, fry in hot oil to prevent bhindi from turning sticky.

* additionally, you can add a tsp of jaggery to make the curry balanced with flavor.

* finally, **Bendakaya Pulusu recipe** tastes great when is slightly spicy and tangy.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/bendakaya-pulusu-recipe-okra-in-tamarind/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/bendakaya-pulusu-recipe-okra-in-tamarind/)
</Note>
