Bhenda Sagley

There are some authentic Amchi(Konkani) dishes which are my all time fav.

And especially when its Sagle,  Sukke, kale nonce(roasted spices pickle) my Mamama (granny) makes it awesome…. J and no one cud ever get that taste…. Not even my MOM: P.

This is one of her Awesome dish she makes, Benda Sagley(read as Sa Ga ley).

Here is what we need:

Ingredients

Ladies finger/Bhendi/Okra – 15-20  cut into pieces

Coconut grated - 1 cup

Red chillies - 5

Tamarind - pea sized

Coriander seeds - 2 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Curry leaves - 2 strands

Oil - 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

How to prepare:

Wash the  Bhendi and cut them.
Grind together the coconut, red chillies, tamarind.

In the end add the and coriander seeds and grind.

The paste does not have to be too smooth.

Do not add a lot of water when grinding.
Heat oil in a wide  pan.

Add mustard seeds.

When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves.

Now add the bhendi’s /Okra’s  in the pan.

Pour  the ground masala, Mix it well, Cover and cook.

Add half a cup of Water and boil until okras are cooked.

Serve hot with White rice or Chapathis .

Tastes Yum Yum  when u add lozza love in it.

Enjoy!!!!

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