Sath Xiramche bhende [Abelmoschus esculenta ],is the popular lady finger variety grown in Goa.St Estevam is known also as 'Juvem' and in the past was known as "Shakecho Juvo" - the isle of vegetables – known for its long, seven-ridged, light green ladyfingers. Therefore the people of Juvem came to be nicknamed ‘bhende.
Ingredients:
8-10 long lady fingers
2 Onions chopped
4 kokum rinds
5 Green Chillies slit length-wise
2tbsp mustard Oil
1/2 Cup grated Coconut
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala (Optional)
1/2 tsp cumin Seeds
2 Garlic flakes crushed(Optional)
Salt to taste
Method-Pictorial
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| Wash lady fingers ,pat dry with clean cloth / kitchen towel and cut them into small pieces as shown in picture. |
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| Chop Onion finely. |
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| Slit chillies length wise |
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| In a Skillet/ Kadai ,heat Oil. |
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| Add Cumin Seeds,Garlic cloves and slit chillies fry for a bit . |
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| Add chopped Onions |
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| Fry till it turns pink and translucent ,add salt for taste. |
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| Add chopped lady fingers,Stir fry for a bit .Surprisingly, the local lady fingers / bhende are not very sticky . |
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| Cover and cook on a slow flame for 5 mins. |
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| Remove lid ,add kokum rinds and stir every now then to avoid sticking . |
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| Add Garam masala and turmeric powder. |
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| Stir well. |
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| Cook till done.Check for seasoning. |
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| lastly,add grated Coconut. |
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| Stir well,put off the flame .Serve hot with Chapati or relish with rice and curry. |
* We add kokum rinds/lemon juice/tamarind water to avoid stickiness while cooking lady finger.
* The recipe suits any lady fingers grown across the world.Just increase the quantity according to size.
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