Bhende Roase

Bhende Roase is a Konkani dish which is served with rice. "Bhende" means Okra and "Roase" means sweet gravy. In Konkani cuisine, we have few dishes which are sweet and served as main course to be eaten along with rice. I was introduced to this awesome recipe by my Mom and I love eating it mixed with rice and with a side of pickle or anything spicy. The contrast of sweet and spicy makes this a perfect combo for a delicious meal.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

Oil

Urad Dal

Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)

Mustard Seeds

Red Chillies

Curry Leaves

Hing

Green Chillies

Okra

Water

Salt

Jaggery

Coriander Seeds

Turmeric powder

Grated Coconut

Tamarind

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a vessel, add urad dal, fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds. 
2. Once the mustard seeds crackle, add red chilly, curry leaves, hing and green chilly.
3. Add Okra and fry it for few mins, then add water, salt and jaggery. Let the Okra boil in this mixture.
4. While the Okra is boiling, heat oil in another pan, add coriander seeds, red chillies, turmeric powder and tamarind. Once it is fried, add grated coconut. 
5. Grind the above mix with water and make it into a coarse paste.
6. Add this paste to the Okra mixture and let it simmer.

Enjoy the delicious Bhende Roase with rice.