Add the tamarind pulp into it, mix well. Add little water about half a cup. Add coriander leaves, curry leaves(2-3) and add sugar if the gravy is too tangy. Bring the whole mixture to a boil and let the pulusu cook until the okra gets soft. Enjoy the bendakaya pulusu with steamed rice!!!
Bendakaya Pulusu or Andhra Style Tangy and Spicy Okra Gravy is the perfect rice accompaniment that is quick to make and tastes delicious. I know I am posting back to back Andhra & Telangana special recipes.
This is an Andhra style okra gravy with tamarind. Since tamarind is used, obviously the bendakaya curry will be sour. The Recipe is Gluten-Free and Vegan. Okra and tamarind is a good combo and their flavors and taste actually compliment in this dish. Bendakaya means okra or bhindi and pulusu means tamarind based stew or any sour stew.
This Andhra style bhindi pulusu is healthy, comforting and makes for a hearty meal, served with rice, ghee and plain dal. Bendakaya is the Telugu word for Okra. In India it is also known as ladies finger or bhindi. Pulusu is a traditional stew, that is a an everyday dish made in Telugu speaking homes.