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Simple Bhendi Fry

Published: | LAST UPDATED ON: Jun 29, 2024 by Lubna Karim

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!

Andhra Style Bendakaya Vepudu

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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.

Simple Bhindi Fry

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.
Bhindi Fry

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.

Simple Okra Fry
Yield: 250g

Easy Bhendi Fry Recipe

Andhra Style Bendakaya Vepudu

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).

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

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

  • Begin by thoroughly washing the okra and patting them dry using kitchen tissue or a towel. Then, slice them into roundels.
  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed cooking vessel. As the oil heats up, add the ingredients listed under tempering one by one. Allow them to sizzle until the tempering starts to change color.
  • Once the tempering is fragrant and beginning to brown, add the sliced onions to the pot. Fry them until they turn translucent.
  • Now, introduce the sliced okra roundels into the vessel along with salt and turmeric powder. Gently stir to coat the okra in the spices.
  • Cover the pot and let the okra cook for 2-3 minutes. After this initial cooking time, remove the lid and continue to fry the okra without it until they are completely cooked through.
  • Once the okra is cooked to your liking, add the red chili powder to the dish. Gently stir the ingredients to evenly distribute the spice.
  • Toss in roasted peanuts and turn off the flame.
  • Your Bhindi Fry is now ready to be served! Enjoy it as a flavorful side dish with rice or roti.
  • Add love to make this 'bhendi fry' taste 'Yummy'.

    • 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:

    2

    Serving Size:

    1
    Amount 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.

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    © Lubna Karim
    Cuisine: Indian / Category: Side Dishes

    Comments

    1. RAKS KITCHEN says

      I love bhendi,looks very nice!Never tried liek this other than deep frying and onion tomato base…thanx for sharing!

      Reply

    5. Lavanya says

      wowwwwwwww…..looks so good ..i love bendi in any form..but your curry is tempting me alot 🙁

      Reply

    6. 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

      Reply

    8. Madhumathi says

      I love bhendi so much..This one looks very very delicious..Will give this a try someday 🙂

      Reply

    9. Madhumathi says

      I love bhendi so much..This one looks very very delicious..Will give this a try someday 🙂

      Reply

    11. 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;)

      Reply

    12. 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 ……

      Reply

    13. 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………………

      Reply

    17. Kitchen Flavours says

      Thank you Raks, Rekha, Varunavi, Priyanka, Lavanya, Suparna, Pooja, Madhumati, Priya, Chitra, Sanjana, Khaugiri, Shama and Sia.

      Reply

    19. Asha says

      Drooling!!!Any Bhindi and Brinjal dishes at=re welcome a home here. Simple and delicious recipe! 🙂

      Reply

    22. 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

      Reply

    23. 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 🙂

      Reply

    25. 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.

      Reply

    29. A_and_N says

      Sometimes, simple is best. You f’got to tell that eating bhindi makes you do math better 🙂

      Reply

    40. Vandana Rajesh says

      I love bhendi and the simple bhindi fry is a anytime delight. Like the bhendi in different forms too.

      Reply

    43. Natashya says

      I have never tried okra, it is on the list! Popular in the Southern U.S. as well. Dinner looks great!

      Reply

    45. Purva Desai says

      I love bhindi in any form……..even I prefer bhindi with dal…..ummm……ur tempting me…

      Reply

    46. 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.

      Reply

    47. 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.

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    48. Kitchen Flavours says

      Iam on my way Aparna to collect awards and to give you that bowl full of bhendi fry….

      Reply

    49. Anonymous says

      i am a non blogger but follow all the great reciepes that you all publish

      your bhendi is simply awesome

      Reply

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