LADY'S FINGHER SAMBHAR l BHINDI SAMBHAR l VENDAKKA SAMBHAR

 We can make various dishes with Lady's finger like Aloo Bhindi, Bhindi Masala, Fried Bhindi, Stuffed Bhindi and the list goes on.

Today, we are making a simple Sambhar  to serve along with Rice, Dosa, Idli, Rice Dumblings, Upma etc.

Let us look at the recipe now:

Time taken: 1 hr
Serves: 2-3

Ingredients:

12-15 Lady's finger (200 gms)
2-3 tsp Sambhar Powder
1/3 cup to 1/2 cup Tuvar dal, Pigeon Pea dal
2 tbsp Tamarind pulp, Puli thanni, Puli paste
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp  Jaggery (optional)
3 tsp Oil 
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

Tempering:

1 tsp Oil
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
Less than 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds
 Generous pinch of asafoetida
Curry leaves

Garnishing:

Coriander leaves

Method:

Step 1

Wash and pressure cook the Tuvar dal for 3-4 vessels with little turmeric powder in pressure cooker.  Wash, pat dry the Lady's finger and cut into 1" piece.

Step 2

Heat Kadai, put 3 tsp oil.  Fry the Lady's finger in low flame for 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix the sambhar powder with water.  In a vessel, mix the dal, tamarind pulp, sambhar powder mix, salt, turmeric and bring to boil.  Put the Fried lady's finger in it and bring to boil for another 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Temper with the ingredients mentioned and garnish with coriander leaves.

How to serve:

Serve hot with Idli, Dosa, Upma, Rice dumblings etc.

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Some  Health Benefits:

Okra/Lady's finger/Bhindi/Vendakka  is used as a thickening agent in soups like gumbo because of its gooey-gooey texture.  It has  as a nutritional powerhouse filled with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that provide an array of health benefits from treating diabetes to preventing kidney disease. A cup of Lady's finger has
a  little over 30 calories, about 3 grams of dietary fiber, 2 grams of protein, 7.6 grams carbohydrates, 0.1 grams of fat, 21 milligrams of vitamin C, around 88 micrograms of folate, and 57 milligrams of magnesium. This makes okra a nutrition hero and a very available food when it comes to our health. Whether you consume okra stewed, boiled, fried, or even in pickled form, you can reap the health benefits of this little green vegetable any time of the year. 

It  can alleviate asthma symptoms, Lowers Cholesterol, Manages Diabetes, Boosts Immune system, Prevents Kidney Disease, Promotes Healthy pregnancy as it has high levels of  vitamin A, B vitamins (B1, B2, B6), and vitamin C, and traces of zinc and calcium, make it an ideal vegetable to eat during pregnancy. Okra also serves as a supplement for fiber and folic acid. This helps prevent birth defects like spina bifida and can even stop constipation during pregnancy.