This is a dish I have tried in our office cafe when I was in Hyderabad. I always found it an interesting combination - ladies finger and peanuts. The crunch the peanuts gave to the curry was quite nice and though I wasn't sure what recipe the chef there used, I tried to replicate it the other day and it did come very close in taste.
BHINDI FRY RECIPE
Ingredients:
Okra / ladies finger / vendakka - 15 (number of okras)
Raw shelled peanuts - 3 tbsp
Shallots - 4, chopped
Garlic - 1 tsp, minced (optional, but add for more flavour)
Red chilli powder - ½ tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp
Curry leaves - a few (optional)
How to Make Bhindi Fry:
1. Heat oil in a pan and lightly fry the shallots and garlic. When it starts browning, add the chilli powder and fry for another 10-15 seconds.
2. Now add the okra and peanuts and fry on sim till the okra turns soft and the peanuts are done.
3. Finally, mix the salt and curry leaves in and remove from fire.
Serve with hot rice and some gravy.
Related Recipes:
Fried Okra with Besan
Vendakka Aviyal
Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti
Mona
I love stir fried Okra, one of my most favorite meals is fried okra with warm rotis. I will try this recipe of yours this time, looks delicious!
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Jayashree
I like the idea of combining soft okra with crunchy peanuts.
easycrafts
Truly a crunchy combi
Shreya
hi Nags, I remember this in the Hyd cafe menu:-) Well, I hate whole peanuts in a veggie dish. The only time I like it is when it is roasted and powdered, and then added. Will try this recipe that way!
delhibelle
I have okra and I have raw peanuts (with skin, right?) sitting in my kitchen. I know now what's gonna happen to them:)
TBC
This is similar to a dish that was a regular in the menu at our hostel...
SMN
hey this is a new recipe okra wth peanuts, sounds interesting will try it
Divya Vikram
Interesting..Okra with peanuts..
FoodyGuru (Srimathi)
WOW! my 2 most fav's.Okra and Peanuts.What a good idea. Will make this and get back to you.
shriya
WOw nags thats an amazing pic. Very nice shot. And okra with peanuts thats an interesting combo.