Bendakaya Velluli Kaaram Vepudu (Okra Fry with Garlic)

Bendakayalu / Okras - Wash 20 Bendakayalu and wipe and dry with a dry cloth. Slice each one into small thick pieces.

Spice Powder - Take 6-7 Garlic Cloves, a tsp of Cumin Seeds, Salt as needed and a tsp of Red Chilli Powder and grind to a coarse paste.

Vepudu / Fry - In a pan heat 2 tbsp of Oil, add 1 tsp of Mustard Seeds and after they splutter, add and saute 2 tsp of Urad Dal, 3 broken Red Chillies, few Curry Leaves, a pinch of Turmeric Powder and saute till the Urad Dal turns golden brown. Add and saute the bendakaya pieces on medium heat for 15 minutes, tossing ocassionally. Once the bendakaya pieces are soft and slightly crispy, remove from heat. 

Serve hot with steamed white rice.