Okra Fry | Bendakaya Vepudu

Okra Fry is a popular side dish in south india which is crispy and delicious. I usually make this fry when i make sambar / rasam. Okra Fry is a great combination with any rasam.

I do two things to avoid okras becoming sticky.  
After washing okras, drain the water and wipe them with a tissue or a cloth. Then chop the okras. So that while frying okras will not become sticky.
(OR) 
Cut the okras before day and store them in a plastic box & refrigerate it. Next day u can fry them.
Cooking Time 30 min
Serves 2 - 3 Persons

Ingredients:

Okras (chopped)	½ Lb
Red chilli pwd	1 Tsp
Turmeric	⅛ Tsp
Garam masala pwd	½ Tsp
Salt	To Taste

For Seasoning:

Dried Red chillies	2
Garlic (minced)	1 Clove
Cashews	Few
Channa Dal	1 Tbsp
Urad dal	1 Tsp
Cumin seeds (Jeera)	½  Tsp
Mustard seeds	1 Tsp
Curry Leaves	Few
Oil	1 Tbsp

Process:

• Heat oil in a pan and do the seasoning by adding red chillies, cashews, channa dal, urad dal, jeera, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Add the chopped okras and fry on the medium flame until the okras become crisp.
• Add turmeric, red chilli pwd, salt and garam masala to the fried okras.
• Now add coconut pwd and fry for 1-2 min and remove from heat.
• Serve with hot rice.

Sending Okra Fry and Beans Fry with Dry Coconut RedChilli Pwd to 'Life is Green' event hosted by Shilpa .......