Okra - Mustard - Yogurt Side Dish (Bendakai Sasuve)
A yogurt and coconut-based side dish with fried okra, primarily made in Karnataka.
Ingredients
- 20 units Okra (Slit and finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Plain yogurt (Adjust for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon Split and Skinless Urad Dal
- 3 units Curry leaves
- 3 units Green chillies
- 1 cup Coconut (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 3 units Dry red chillies
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Instructions
- 1Slit each okra vertically twice to create four lengthwise strips. Finely chop all the slit pieces.
- 2Heat oil in a kadai and add curry leaves. Add the chopped okra and fry until light golden brown, ensuring all sliminess is gone. Set aside to cool.
- 3In a mixer grinder, combine shredded coconut, mustard seeds, and green chillies. Grind without water first, then add half a cup of water and grind again to achieve a smooth paste.
- 4Mix the coconut paste and yogurt with the fried okra until well combined.
- 5Heat coconut oil in a small pan. Once hot, add urad dal and dry red chillies, frying until the dal is golden.
- 6Serve the dish as a side with rice and any curry. The tempering should be poured over the dish just before serving.
