FRIED BHENDI - LEBANESE RECIPE (Vegetarian Stew of Okra)

INGREDIENTS :

• Okra/ Bhendi/ Vendaikkai/ Lady's finger - 250 gms
• Tomatoes - 3, soak in hot water and blend them as puree.
• Garlic - 4 cloves
• Soy chunks - 50 gms
• Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• Green Pepper/ Capsicum - 1
• Salt to taste

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

1) Clean okra and chop it .

2) Fry okra till brown.

3) Meanwhile, cook Soy chunks in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain the water and soak in cold water/ normal water for 5 minutes. Squeeze and drain the water completely. Keep it aside.

4) Meanwhile , heat oil in a pan . Once hot ,  add sliced onions , garlic, tomato puree and green pepper till tender.

5) Then , add soy chunks and mix it. Cook in slow flame till chunks are well cooked.

6) Finally , add salt and fried okra to it . Mix it up well .

Serve hot with Rice .

Linking it up with Sara's Flavours of Lebanon event.