Bendekai Palya (Okra subzi)

Ingredients:

• Okra / Bendekai - 1/4 kg
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Jaggery - small piece
• Tamarind extract - 1/4 cup
• Salt
• Mustard seeds powder (Saasive pudi) - 1/4 tsp
• Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
• For seasoning - Oil - 6 tsp , Mustard seeds , hing
• Turmeric powder
• Water - 1/4 cup 

Method:

• In a bowl mix grated coconut,chilli powder,mustard seeds powder and set aside
• Cut okra length wise to small pieces
• In a fry pan, make seasoning by adding oil  , mustard seeds,hing
• Once it splutters add chopped okra and fry till it becomes little soft
• Add tamaring extract, pinch of turmeric,salt ,jaggery, water and boil for 5-6 mins
• Once okra is cooked and when all the water gets evaporated, add cocunut mixture and mix well.
• Cook for 2-3 mins and switch off stove.
• This subzi tastes good with chapati,rotis,rasam rice

Servings - 2