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.
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Fried Okra with Besan
Vendakka Aviyal
Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti
sra
I used to see this dish in wedding meals, Nags, along with a lot of coconut sprinkled all over - have never seen it in homes, though! There, the okra were cut longer and everything was deep-fried, I think.
Vaishali
I love the idea of adding peanuts to okra, Nags. I can imagine the crunchiness of the peanuts would be a lovely complement to the velvety smoothness of the okra. Thanks for the recipe!
Sig
That is a wonderful idea... okra with peanuts, who would've thunk! 😀
Rachel
ooey gooey okras and peanuts..hmmmm!!!
Nags
rajani - you can't see my pics? that's strange.. which browser do you use? Also, are u blocking it from your end somehow?
Usha
That's a new one,have never heard of okra with peanuts,your looks yummy 🙂
ANJALI J.
sounds delicious.. never thought of adding peanuts to orka.. must taste good.
notyet100
this looks,,yum ,.tried peanuts with potatoes,.liked lotz,..but i guess i gonna luv this more,,;-),.thnks for sharin,..
Vanamala
This new recipe for me.. good one
Rajani
hi nags, why can't i ever see the pics on ur posts?!?!!? pics are opening on a dozen other blogs that are open on my browser right now. anyways!! let me tell you bhindi peanut combination sounds deadly.. will definitely try it out. i love peanuts in veggies!!!