Chich Gula Chi Bhendi Bhaji translates Lady Finger vegetable with tamarind and jaggery and is a tangy, sweet yet pungent offering from the state of Maharashtra.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Accompaniments, Bachelor Recipes, Brunch, Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Side Dish, Simple and Healthy Diet, Stew
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashatrian
Keyword: Chich Gula Chi Bhendi Bhaji, Diabetic Friendly Food, Easy Dinner ready under #30minutes, Everyday Food, Festive Cooking, How to make, Indian Cuisine, Kid Friendly Food, Ladyfinger/orka, Quick Meal, Simple and healthy diet in old age, Traditional Food, Vegetable, Vegetarian
Wash the ladyfingers and pat them dry. Usually, I do this in the night and keep them wrapped in a kitchen towel. I used to clean them with kitchen towels but my maid prefers this method.
Cut them in bite-sized rings. The small the rings faster they cook. The size mine are cut it takes longer to cook but then they hold shape too which is very important in my family.
Soak tamarind in water squeeze out the pulp and set aside.
Heat a kadhai/wok with oil.
Add the mustard seeds once they crackle add the jeera, hing, turmeric.
Add the ladyfinger rings and sauté for a few minutes. The lady finger will change colour a little.
Add tamarind juice, salt, cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until ladyfinger cooks nicely. Add water if needed.
Once the ladyfinger is done add jaggery, Goda masala, and Peanuts powder (if using).