Bendekayi Puli Koddel Recipe - Lady Finger In Coconut Tamarind Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Bendekayi Puli Koddel Recipe, into a preheated pan, add oil and okra or Bendekayi

Step 2: Sprinkle salt to taste and stir well

Step 3: Cover and cook the okras till soft and roasted

Step 4: Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking of the Okra

Step 5: Now we will roast the masalas for the Bendekayi Puli Koddel

Step 6: Into a preheated pan, add fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, sesame seeds, rice grains, dry red chillies, garlic and stir for 3 to 4 minutes until well roasted

Step 7: Once done, add the coconut and roast for another 2 minutes

Step 8: Turn off the heat after the coconut is light golden in color and allow it to cool

Step 9: Once the coconut cools down, add the roasted masala to a mixer grinder along with tamarind, jaggery, water and blend to make a smooth paste and keep it aside

Step 10: Add the ground masala into the pan with the roasted lady's finger

Step 11: Add about 1/2 cup of water, salt to taste and bring the Bendekayi Puli Koddel to a brisk boil

Step 12: Boil for 4 to 5 minutes until the curry has thickened and reached the desired consistency

Step 13: Once done, switch off the gas

Step 14: *For the seasoning:Heat oil in a tadka pan

Step 15: Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 16: Once the mustard seeds have crackled, add asafoetida, dry red chillies and curry leaves

Step 17: Turn off the heat after few seconds and pour the seasoning over the Bendekayi Puli Koddel

Step 18: Give it a mix

Step 19: Transfer the Bendekayi Puli Koddel into a serving bowl and serve

Step 20: Serve the Bendekayi Puli Koddel Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Mangalorean Padengi Gassi and Elai Vadam for a comforting lunch