Saturday, October 19, 2013

Bhendi Sukkem (Ladyfinger / Okra)

Bhendi also known as ladyfinger or okra is a vegetable that grows easily in Goa. I have used the locally grown bhendi here in this bhendi sukkem recipe. Ladyfinger leaves a bit of slime so one needs to use either vinegar or kokum to eliminate it. In this bhendi sukkem recipe we use kokum.

How to make bhendi sukkem
Ingredients:
10 ladyfingers (preferably locally grown)
1 big onion, chopped fine
1 green chilli, slit
10 pieces dried kokum
3 tbspns grated coconut
salt to taste
pinch of sugar

Method:
  • Cut the ladyfingers into slices about 1/2cm thick.
  • Put all the ingredients into a non-stick vessel along with 1/2 glass water.
Goan okra preparation
  • Cover and cook on simmer till done; the color of the okra will turn an olive green.
  • If there is any water left, evaporate the same by keeping the vessel open.
  • Take off fire and garnish with grated coconut.

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