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Bendakaya Pulusu Recipe,

LAST UPDATED: Jun 22, 2021 . PUBLISHED: Dec 14, 2015 by Asiya . 4 Comments

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Bendakaya Pulusu recipe is an authentic south indian style andhra region bendakaya pulusu or a tamarind gravy which is made with bendakaya that is okra in english and bhindi in telugu.

Some more interesting bendakaya and bhindi recipes:

  • bhindi ki sabji
  • bhindi fry or ladies finger fry

Many vegetables are cooked in tamarind gravy and non veg too goes well with the pulusu kind gravies and some of the sour gravies on the blog are pachi pulusu , fish pulusu and all these taste tangy and delicious....

Also try pulihora recipe too which is also a tamarind based rice recipe and other sour curries on the blog are moru kachiyathu which is a simple dahi curry.

bendakaya pulusu recipe

Pulusu basically is a tamarind gravy and most of the vegetables are tried as pulusu such as benadakaya pulusu, sorakaya pulusu, kakarakaya pulusu, egg pulusu, pachi pulusu etc...

I have tried many pulusu recipes and these recipes taste yummy and someone who prefers tangy taste in food can make them and have it with hot rice.

bendakaya-pulusu-recipe-andhra-style

If one comes to south india tamarind gravies are mostly found and they are called as pulusu with vegetables or we can even make them with non veg recipes like fish and chicken.

Pulusu or pulusu kura or koora is mostly made in a similar way everywhere and some like to give tempering or tadka in the beginning or some prepare it without giving tadka...

how-to-make-bendakaya-pulusu

Here I have not given tempering and it tastes really awesome...They go perfectly with steamed rice and with some fries. These can be made in many variations and they are a wonderful way to make different vegetables.

Along with tamarind gravy, pulusu also takes onions and chopped tomatoes which forms the gravy.

Below are the recipe details for pulusu recipe which is easy and simple in making...

Bendakaya Pulusu Recipe Below:

Recipe

bendakaya-pulusu-recipe-andhra-style

Bendakaya Pulusu Recipe

Asiya
Pulusu recipe with okra or bendakaya which is cooked in tamarind gravy...
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main
Cuisine Andhra
Servings 4 -5
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ kg bendakaya/okra cut into medium large pieces
  • oil - 2 tbsp
  • 3 medium size onions finely sliced
  • 2-3 slit green chillies
  • 4-5 curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 2 medium size tomatoes finely chopped
  • salt - to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon roasted coriander seeds powder
  • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin seeds powder
  • 1 lemon size tamarind extracted pulp
  • 3 tablespoon coriander leaves
  • sugar - a pinch
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Instructions
 

  • Firstly, take a cooking vessel, into it add oil and heat it.
  • Add sliced onions, green chillies, curry leaves and saute till onions get soft.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and saute to get rid of raw smell.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, saute for few minutes.
  • Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander seeds powder, cumin seeds powder, mix and cook on low flame until the masala leaves oil from the sides.
  • Add the bendakaya/bhindi pieces and saute delicately, cook for 4-5 minutes on low flame.
  • Add the tamarind pulp into it, mix well.
  • Add little water about half a cup.
  • Add coriander leaves, curry leaves(2-3) and add sugar if the gravy is too tangy.
  • Bring the whole mixture to a boil and let the pulusu cook until the okra gets soft.
  • Enjoy the bendakaya pulusu with steamed rice!!!

Notes

1.Jaggery too can be added in place of sugar crystals to balance the tangy flavor.
2.Tempering/popu of mustard seeds and cumin seeds too can be given in the beginning to give a variation to the recipe.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Bendakaya Pulusu Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Maggie says

    January 18, 2016 at 6:23 am

    This sounds great! I just made eggplant (brinjal) pulusu. Wondering what else to serve it with? What other dishes go well with pulusu? Something spicy, I think. But since I'm not Indian, I'm not really sure what. A poriyal, maybe? I'm looking for all-veg accompaniment. Thanks!

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    • asiya says

      January 18, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Hi Maggie, we usually make veg stir fries or any fries to eat with pulusu recipes or any vegetable side dish too goes well with it...

      Reply
      • Maggie says

        January 19, 2016 at 4:46 am

        Thank you! Very helpful. Will continue to read the website for more yummy recipes.

        Reply
        • asiya says

          January 19, 2016 at 10:16 am

          Thanks a lot for coming back and hope you like our recipes....

          Reply

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