Bendekaayi gojju

Bendekaayi gojju is a traditional curry originating from Karnataka. Tangy, spicy, and sweet, the curry is made with a combination of chopped okra, grated coconut, roasted lentils, hot chili peppers, tamarind, mustard seeds, curry leaves, oil, jaggery, and salt. The lentils (chana dal and urad dal) and chili peppers are roasted in oil, then mixed with coconut, jaggery, and tamarind. The combination is ground into a paste, and it's then mixed with tempered mustard seeds, curry leaves, and okra. The curry is simmered until the okra becomes fully cooked and soft. Once done, okra gojju is served hot, traditionally with steamed rice or phulkas on the side.