Bhendyachi Bhaji

Bhendyachi Bhaji is the dry veg prepared in Goan style. Bhendo is lady's finger or okra. It can be served as a side dish with dal and rice.

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

1. Bhende - 1/4 kg
2. Coconut (scrapped) - 2 tbsp
3. Green chillies (slit) - 1 to 2
4. Tamarind pulp - 2 to 3 tsp
5. Sugar - 3/4 tsp
6. Oil - 1 tbsp
7. Mustard seeds - 1/3 tsp
8. Asafoetida - 1/3 tsp
9. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Wash bhende and pat dry them. Chop them, discard both the ends.
• Heat oil in kadai and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
• Add asafoetida and green chilly.
• Add chopped bhende and stir fry for half a minute.
• Let it cook on low flame for 2 to 3 min without water.
• Add tamarind pulp and salt.
• Sprinkle little water, mix well and cook it covered on low flame.
• When almost done, add coconut and sugar.
• Serve it as a side dish with dal and steamed rice.