Bendekayi Chutney/ Okra Chutney

My love for Okras is legendary. Keep searching for new ways to eat them. Pushing mom for those forgotten recipes, came across this recipe. Mom made it after a long time and it was a super hit. I have been making it regularly these days.


We will need,

Okra/ Bendekai/ lady's finger 1 lb
Green Chillies 6 -10 adjust according to taste
Tamarind extract 1 tsp
Garlic 3 cloves
Curry leaves a handful
fresh Coriander a handful
Mustard 1/4 tsp
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp
Salt

Method:

• Clean Okras and wipe it dry, any water on them makes them a lot more slimy. Dice them and toast them on a hot skillet till the edges char. Set them aside.
• Heat oil in a pan, drop the mustard seeds, curry leaves and the crushed garlic. Once the spluttering stops, toss in slit green chillies. Saute.
• Add the okras and toss. Remove from heat.
• Once the mixture is slightly cool, pile the okra mixture and the remaining ingredients in a food processor and pulse. Better yet, pile everything into a mortar-pestle and pound it till well mixed and coarse.
• Serve with hot rice and lots of ghee.