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A delightful Odia classic where crispy fried okra swims in a light, tangy yogurt curry. This comforting dish is seasoned with a simple tempering and is a perfect accompaniment to steamed rice.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Kadi Base
Fry the Okra
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
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A delightful Odia classic where crispy fried okra swims in a light, tangy yogurt curry. This comforting dish is seasoned with a simple tempering and is a perfect accompaniment to steamed rice.
This odia recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 233.09 calories per serving with 6.01g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Cook the Kadi
Combine and Serve
Replace okra with other vegetables like fried bottle gourd (lauki), pumpkin (kakharu), or even boondi for a different texture.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed garlic along with the ginger for a more pungent flavor.
To make it vegan, use a plant-based yogurt like coconut or cashew yogurt and ensure it's unsweetened. The taste will be slightly different but still delicious.
The curd (yogurt) in this dish is a natural probiotic, which helps maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria, aiding digestion and boosting immunity.
Okra (bendi) is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which helps in regulating blood sugar, promoting satiety, and ensuring smooth bowel movements.
Okra provides essential vitamins like Vitamin C, which boosts the immune system, and Vitamin K, which is important for bone health.
The key is temperature control. Always add the yogurt mixture on low heat and stir continuously until it comes to a gentle simmer. Whisking the besan well into the yogurt also helps stabilize it. Using room temperature yogurt can also prevent curdling.
Sliminess in okra is caused by moisture. Ensure you wash and pat the okra completely dry before chopping. Frying it on medium heat until it's lightly browned and crisp also removes any residual sliminess.
Yes, you can substitute dairy yogurt with a thick, unsweetened plant-based yogurt like coconut or cashew yogurt. The flavor profile will change slightly, but it will still be a delicious curry.
Yes, Bendi Kadi is quite healthy. Okra is a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The yogurt base provides probiotics, which are excellent for gut health. It's a relatively low-calorie dish when prepared with minimal oil.
A single serving of Bendi Kadi (approximately 1 cup or 260g) contains around 180-220 calories, depending on the amount of oil and the fat content of the yogurt used.
Bendi Kadi is traditionally served hot with steamed white rice (bhaata). It also pairs well with simple rotis or phulkas.