South Indian cuisine is packed with flavour - its many regional cuisines offer an array of delicacies that will surely tantalise your taste buds. Yet, it has some of the most comforting dishes to offer that goes much beyond idli-sambar, dosa or rice! Besides the eclectic non-vegetarian fare, south Indian cuisine has a gamut of vegetarian treats that make for a perfect lunch at any given day. From tangy tamarind rice and comforting curd rice to masala dosa and tangy sambar, you have options galore.
While drumsticks, brinjal, sprouts or cabbage are some fo the most common veggies seen on a typical south Indian lunch menu, okra or bhindi is also something you'll absolutely love when cooked in a traditional south-Indian style! Move over from kurkuri bhindi or masala bhindi, this south-style bhindi curry is going to be your new favourite.
Hailing from Karnataka, Bendekaayi Gojju is a sweet, tangy and masaledaar mix of okra with masalas, including mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, green chillies, tamarind extract and jaggery! The tadka on top adds a zesty pinch to the dish.
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How To Make Bendekaayi Gojju | South-Style Bhindi Recipe
To make this mouth-watering southern-style bhindi at home, all you need is to mix dry-roasted and ground fenugreek, sesame and cumin seeds and toss it with tamarind extract, fried bhindi and jaggery. It is mixed and cooked in water for a while and topped with a fiery tadka right before serving! The tadka of red chilli and mustard seeds adds a unique zest and flavour to the delicacy.
Find the full recipe of Bendekaayi Gojju here.
You can serve this south-style bhindi curry hot with rice or roti.
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