Bendekai Sasmi Recipe | Traditional Karnataka-Style Ladies Finger Sasmi

Rashmi K -

Bendekai Sasmi is a delicious traditional Karnataka-style side dish prepared using fresh ladies' finger, coconut, green chillies and curd. This simple and flavourful recipe has a creamy texture with a mild tangy taste. It tastes especially good with hot steamed rice.

If you are looking for an easy traditional South Indian recipe, try this homemade bendekai sasmi..



 Ingredients:
Servings: 3-4

 For the Sasmi
• 250 g ladies' finger (bendekai)
• ½ cup grated fresh coconut(6 tbsp)
• ½ cup curd(5tbsp)
• 1 green chillies
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• Salt as required
• 1/4 tsp hing
• 2 tbsp oil

 For Tempering
• 1 tsp oil
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• A few curry leaves

 METHOD:

[  ] Wash the ladies' finger and wipe it completely dry with a kitchen towel. Cut into small pieces.

[  ] Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped ladies' finger. Fry on         medium flame until the stickiness disappears and the pieces are cooked. Keep aside.

[  ] Now add grated coconut, green chilli and mustard seeds  to a mixer jar. Add a little water and grind into a smooth paste.

[  ] Transfer the coconut paste to a vessel. Add curd and salt.. mix well.
     Now add the fried ladies' finger and combine gently.

[  ] Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter add curry leaves and add hing.
     Pour the tempering over the prepared Bendekai Sasmi.

Delicious Bendekai Sasmi Is Ready!
Serve this traditional Karnataka-style Bendekai Sasmi with hot steamed rice. Its creamy coconut flavour and mild tanginess make it a wonderful accompaniment to a simple South Indian meal.

 Tips for Perfect Bendekai Sasmi
• Always wipe the ladies' finger completely dry before cutting.
• Fry the ladies' finger well to remove its stickiness.
• Use fresh grated coconut for the best flavour.
• Add fried ladies finger to a cocont paste before serving only..
• It tastes best with steamed rice.

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