Name: Bendakaya pulusu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 grams bendakayalu ( (okra, ladies finger)); 1 sprig curry leaves; Pinch menthulu ( (methi seeds or fenugreek seeds)); 2 large onions (chopped); 1 green chili (slit (optional)); 2 small tomatoes ( or 1 large tomato (optional)); 2 potatoes ( cubed (optional)); 2 tbsp Tamarind ( as needed (about a lemon sized ball)); 1/8 tsp turmeric; Salt ( as needed); ½ to 1 tsp coriander powder; ¼ to ½ tsp red chili powder; 1 to 2 tbsp jaggery ((optional)); Handful Coriander leaves; 2 tbsp Oil (or as needed)