Andhra style bhendi fry is quick, simple and easy to make side dish recipe with okra. Perfect for busy days when you need a delicious meal fast! With just a handful of ingredients and a few easy steps, you’ll be savoring crispy, spiced okra that packs a punch. Say goodbye to bland meals and hello to a burst of Andhra goodness on your plate!
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About This Recipe
Bhendi | Bhindi, also known as Okra or Lady’s Fingers, is a globally cherished vegetable renowned for its versatility and nutritional benefits. Packed with essential vitamins like A, B6, and C, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, it’s a powerhouse of goodness. This vibrant vegetable aids in digestion, cholesterol regulation, and promotes overall gut health, making it a must-have in any balanced diet.
Indulge in the simplicity of this delightful Bhendi Fry, where tender okra pods are sautéed to perfection, offering a velvety texture and a burst of green goodness. This recipe, a personal favorite, celebrates the natural flavors of bhendi with minimal fuss and maximum satisfaction. Paired perfectly with a steaming bowl of rice and tangy khatti dal, it makes for a wholesome and comforting meal that’s sure to leave you craving for more.
Experience the joy of cooking and savoring this easy-to-make yet incredibly flavorful dish that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body from within. Let the humble bhendi take center stage on your dining table, transforming an ordinary meal into a culinary delight that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Bhendi Fry Ingredients
- Bhendi (Okra): A versatile and nutritious vegetable, bhendi is low in calories and high in essential vitamins like A, B6, and C. It’s also a good source of dietary fiber and minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. When cooked, it offers a tender texture and a subtle earthy flavor.
- Onion: Sliced onion adds a sweet and savory note to the dish, complementing the flavors of the bhendi. It also provides a soft texture and helps build the base of the dish.
- Red Chili Powder: Adds a kick of heat and vibrant color to the Bhindi Fry. Adjust the quantity according to your spice preference.
- Turmeric Powder: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric powder adds a warm golden hue to the dish while imparting a subtle earthy flavor.
- Salt: Enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients and balances the overall taste of the dish.
- Tempering: This aromatic mix of spices adds depth and complexity to the Bhindi Fry. Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal (split chickpeas), dry red chili, and fresh curry leaves are tempered in oil to release their flavors, creating a fragrant and flavorful base for the dish.
- Oil: Used for cooking and tempering, oil adds richness and helps to evenly cook the ingredients. Choose a cooking oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil or mustard oil, for best results.
- Peanuts: As garnish, add delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the dish. They provide a textural contrast to the tender okra and complement the overall flavor profile with their earthy notes. Additionally, peanuts are a good source of protein, healthy fats, and various nutrients, enhancing the nutritional value of the dish. Simply sprinkle the roasted peanuts on top of the Bhindi Fry before serving to elevate its taste and presentation.
Andhra Style Bhendi Fry
Bhendi Fry, also known as Okra Fry, is simple and easy to make side dish recipe that showcases the versatility and vibrant flavors of okra. This simple yet delightful recipe features tender slices of okra, lightly seasoned and sautéed to perfection.
To prepare Bhendi Fry, wash fresh okra and slice them into rounds. Cook these roundels in a combination of aromatic spices and ingredients. Further elevate the dish with tempering of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, dry red chili, and curry leaves. Tempering infuse the okra with a fragrant and flavorful base.
One of the highlights of Bhendi Fry is its enticing texture. In this Andhra style bhendi fry, bhendi is slight crispy while also being tender and succulent. The spices used in the dish impart a rich and complex flavor profile. This recipe is perfect example of simple yet deeply comforting cooking.
Andhra style bendakaya vepudu, bhendi fry is vegan and plant-based side dish recipe. This recipe is my family favorite and I serve this with rice and dal. This fry adds a burst of color, flavor, and nutrition to the meal. It’s a popular choice for both everyday cooking and special occasions. This Bhendi Fry recipe is valued for its simplicity, flavorful taste, and the nutritional benefits of okra.
Easy Bhendi Fry Recipe
With just a handful of ingredients and a few easy steps, you'll be savoring crispy, spiced okra that packs a punch. Say goodbye to bland meals and hello to a burst of Andhra goodness on your plate with this bhindi fry recipe (bendakaya vepudu, okra fry).
Ingredients
- ¼ Kg Bhendi | Okra
- 1 medium size Onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp Red chili powder
- ¼ tbsp. Turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp. roasted Peanuts, optional
TEMPERING | TADKA | POPPU:
- ½ tsp. Mustard seeds
- ½ tsp. Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. Chana dal | split Chickpeas
- 1 dry Red chili
- 1 sprig fresh Curry leaves
- 3 tbsp. Oil
Instructions
How To Make Andhra Style Bhendi Fry | Bendakaya Vepudu Recipe
Notes
Adding raosted peanuts is purely optional. I love adding roasted peanuts to stir-fry vegetables. Peanuts add nice crunch and nutrition value to the dish.
I always keep jar full of roasted peanuts, as it comes handy on busy days for making peanut chutney or for adding in upma or stir fries.
If roasted peanuts are not handy, then you can add peanuts to the tempering while cooking. Or you can simply skip adding peanuts.
You can even toss 2 tbsp. of white sesame seeds (til), till golden and add it to the bhindi fry in the end.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 444Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 652mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 13gSugar: 11gProtein: 13g
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
RAKS KITCHEN says
I love bhendi,looks very nice!Never tried liek this other than deep frying and onion tomato base…thanx for sharing!
rekhas kitchen says
aahhh one of my all time favorite looks perfect lubna yuuuummmmy
Varunavi says
I love this lubna,my daughter fav.Great snap dear
notyet100 says
yummy an dperfetc with dal chawal,…pic is too appealin,…;)
Lavanya says
wowwwwwwww…..looks so good ..i love bendi in any form..but your curry is tempting me alot 🙁
Suparna says
Hello Lubna,Bhendi is my fav. too!! same pinch on that 😉 Bhendi fry with those shiny onions peeking out look super yummy.Enjoy ur weekend!TC
Pooja says
Looking yumm lubna..I add peanuts to the fry..
Madhumathi says
I love bhendi so much..This one looks very very delicious..Will give this a try someday 🙂
Madhumathi says
I love bhendi so much..This one looks very very delicious..Will give this a try someday 🙂
Priya says
I love okras much, my all time fav fry…gorgeous clicks Lubna!
Chitra says
this is new to me, i simply fry with green chilli and coconut.looks yuummm, will sure try this once and let u know;)
luckysanjana says
Bhindi pretty much the way i make it sans the chana dal and the red chilli ofcourse ………but have yet to have it turn out nice……………i like everybody elses bhindi except mine………………cant figure what i miss. it is the one vegetable that i am unable to cook ……
luckysanjana says
pretty much the way i make bhindi sans the chana dal and red chilli of course……..still i can never cook it good enuf for me to like it……..love it when others cook it………………
Khaugiri says
Wow its looking very nice. It’s my husband’s favorite 🙂
Shama Nagarajan says
quick comfortable recips
Sia says
gorgeous pic!
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Raks, Rekha, Varunavi, Priyanka, Lavanya, Suparna, Pooja, Madhumati, Priya, Chitra, Sanjana, Khaugiri, Shama and Sia.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Simple maybe, but nonetheless delicious! Colorful too!cheers,Rosa
Asha says
Drooling!!!Any Bhindi and Brinjal dishes at=re welcome a home here. Simple and delicious recipe! 🙂
Sum says
Hmm looks great…..
Sharmila says
Love bhindi fry. :-)and I like that thing you have spread under the bowl .. is it a doilie or a shawl? 🙂
Swapna says
Bhendi fry looks delicious…..Gorgeous picture!!!
Ramya Vijaykumar says
Lubna, you gotta send me them I guess I liked the green color yet retain in bhindi and they look yum yum
Gita's Kitchen says
I was actually thinking of preparing okra for lunch today, I can try out your delicious recipe today, thanks for sharing this lovely dish dear 🙂
Prathibha says
plz chk my blog dear..something is waiting for you!!!!
Pavithra says
Looks so yummy and it retained its original color and looks fabulous too. I love bhendi so i feel like grabbing it from there.
Ashwini says
AHH My all time favourite.. Simple and delicious.
Le @HC says
Bhindi lookas cool! We make this often the sawm way with addition of garlic.
DEESHA says
lovely color, looks very nice
A_and_N says
Sometimes, simple is best. You f’got to tell that eating bhindi makes you do math better 🙂
Vanamala says
yummy nice for chapathis…nice pics
Malar Gandhi says
Simple bhendi fry looks very grand to me, count me in…love it.
Deepa Hari says
Thats my fav….Fry looks yum…Beautiful pic Lubna…very inviting.
Aparna Prabhu says
Hey Lubna, MY hubby wants then so can u send It here!! :)Nice one!!
Uma says
ooh, curry looks so shiny and yummy! Simple and delicious.
Divya Vikram says
I just made okra fry today. We had it with dhall n rice. Looks lovely!
TBC says
I like bhindi too.:) Don’t cook with it very often though. Your dish sounds good.
Mahimaa's kitchen says
bhindi looks perfectly fried.. crisp and crunchy. yummy.
Raaga says
without love, food is tasteless, isn’t it.Looks great/
Cham says
I make either this way or with tomato. Looks perfect.
Vandana Rajesh says
I love bhendi and the simple bhindi fry is a anytime delight. Like the bhendi in different forms too.
Aparna Prabhu says
Collect Lozza Awards frm my blog!!
Natashya says
I have never tried okra, it is on the list! Popular in the Southern U.S. as well. Dinner looks great!
Abe Lincoln says
Holy smokes that looks delicious. And I bet it is.
Purva Desai says
I love bhindi in any form……..even I prefer bhindi with dal…..ummm……ur tempting me…
Adlak's tiny world says
its my and my gals favrt. looks so yum and very nice click. grab yr award dear its waiting for you in mine.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Rosa, Asha, Sum, Sharmila, Swapna, Ramya, Gita, Prathibha, Pavithra, Ashwini, Le, Deesha, A&N, Vanamala, Malar, Deepa, Aparna, Uma, Divya, TBC, Mahimaa, Raaga, Cham, Vandana, Nataysha, Abe Lincoln, Purva and Hema.
Kitchen Flavours says
Iam on my way Aparna to collect awards and to give you that bowl full of bhendi fry….
Anonymous says
i am a non blogger but follow all the great reciepes that you all publish
your bhendi is simply awesome
Dietitian for Hire says
great blog and recipes
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Anonymous and Dietician For Hire.
Kajol says
Hey thanks for the recepie!looks great I will definately try it!
sandeep kumar says
Awesome recipe came out very well