Bhendi huli
Bhendi huli recipe in the curry category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 lb bhendi, washed , cut into small rounds and smeared with salt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of coconut , roasted
- 2 teaspoons of sambhar powder
- 1 medium tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon methi, roasted
- 1 teaspoon jeera, roasted
- 1 medium onion, sliced and roasted
- 1 small ball of tamarind
- 2 to 3 garlic clovettes, crushed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 small onion, chopped finely
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chilli powder
- A pinch of hing
- 2 to 3 teaspoons cooking oil, or ghee (clarified butter)
Recipe method:
- Blend ingredients 2 to 8 to a smooth paste and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and the crushed garlic.
- When the garlic turns brown, add the chopped onion and fry till it turns translucent.
- Now add the bhendi pieces.
- Fry till the bhendi is almost done.
- Add the spices (red chilli and turmeric) and fry for a minute.
- Now add the ground masala, salt to taste and bring to a boil.
- Cook covered on a low flame for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the hing and take it from the heat.
- Can be eaten hot with rice.