Showing posts with label Stew. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stew. Show all posts

2012/05/08

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.

KOLLU IDLI (Horse gram Idli)