Bende Kayi Fry

Bende Kayi Fry

Bende Kayi Fry

Veg Vegan

Bende Kayi Fry is a spicy okra fry seasoned with traditional Coorgi spices, perfect as a side dish for rice-based meals.

Cuisines

Coorgi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Okra 250 grams Okra
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
tamarind paste 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste
jaggery 1 tablespoon Jaggery , grated
salt Salt , to taste
Coconut 1 tablespoon Coconut , fresh, grated
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the okra thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Mix well.
  6. 6 Add the okra pieces to the pan and stir to coat them with the spices.
  7. 7 Cook the okra on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly crispy.
  8. 8 Add the tamarind paste, grated jaggery, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  9. 9 Garnish with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure the okra is completely dry before cooking to avoid sliminess.