Lady's Finger Fry/ Okra Fry (Bendakaya Vepudu)

Lady's finger (Bendakaya) Fry recipe is a simple and quick veg stir fry recipe made with okra/ bhindi and this bendakaya vepudu is an Andhra style recipe done with very less Ingredients.

Minimal spices and clean flavors makes this dish an all time favorite in our home. Even children can make this recipe very easily. Goes well with steamed rice.

This fry recipe is a perfect side dish along with all Dal recipes and also with Rasam, Pappu Charu (Sambar)

Benefits of Lady's Finger

1. Lady's finger contains iron and Vitamin K which help in the treatment of anemia by promoting the level of hemoglobin in the body.
2. Lady's finger contains soluble fiber pectin which helps in lowering bad cholesterol as well as prevents atherosclerosis. It also helps in the elimination of deposited cholesterol and clots.
3. Lady's finger helps in avoiding sugar spikes after the meal and stabilizes the blood sugar levels.

Ingredients for this Lady's finger fry ....serving for 2 persons

• 250 gms - Lady's Finger/ Bendakaya/ Okra/ Bhindi
• 2 tbsp - Oil
• 1 tsp - Cumin seeds/ jeera
• 8-10 - Curry leaves
• 1 tsp - Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp - Turmeric powder
• 6 to 7 - Garlic cloves
• Salt as per taste
• 1 tsp - Red chili powder

Step by step Instructions

1.Wash lady's Finger well under water, wipe every Lady's Finger until it is dry and cut them into round pieces.

2.Take a pan add oil and heat it.

3. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves let them crackle.

4. Add the Lady's Finger pieces into it and stir on high flame for few minutes.

5.Cook for 2-3 minutes on sim flame and keep tossing in between until Lady's Finger changes its color.

6.Add Garlic cloves and cook again for 2-3 minutes and stir.

7.Add turmeric powder,salt and stir in between continuously.

8. Add red chili powder into it, toss/mix well and cook for a minute.

9. Lastly add coriander leaves for garnishing

10. Yummy Yummy Lady's Finger fry is ready to be served.