Bendakaya Pulusu Kura (Bhindi in Tangy Tamarind Sauce)

Ingredients:

Bhindi - 1lb chopped into big pieces

Onion - 2 medium chopped finely

Green Chillis - 2 chopped

Tamarind - lemon size

Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs

Jeera - 1tsp

Mustard Seeds -1 tsp

Garlic - 3-4 crushed

Methi seeds - 15-20 roasted and powdered

Red Chilli Powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp

Haldi Powder - 1/2 tsp

Salt as required

Oil - 2tbsp

Method:

-Soak the tamarind in luke warm water and extract 2cups of tamarind juice.

-Heat oil add the garlic and let it turn brown , now add the jeera , mustard seeds and curry leaves.

-Now add the onions and green chillis and cook for 2-3 min. After 2-3 min add the haldi powder and salt and cook for another 5-7 min.

-Now add the red chilli powder and cook for 2-3 min. Add 2-3 tbsp of water if the mixture becomes dry.

-Add the bhendi pieces and mix well till the mixture coats the bhindi well.

-Cook for 10 min.

-Add the tamarind extract and methi powder and cook till all the water is absorbed and a nice gravy is left.

-Serve with rice.

Note: For the above curry you can also substitue Bottle Gourd/ Ridge Gourd/ Raw Banana/ Tindora /Boiled Egg also.