Nethi Beerakaya Pachadi

Nethi beerakaya pachadi is a classic seasonal dish made in Andhra. This recipe is easy to make, delicious and great to serve with rice, idli or even dosa.

Author: Pavani

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Course: condiments

Cuisine: andhra

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Oil
1 tablespoon Chana dal
1 tablespoon Urad dal
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
3~4 Dry Red Chilies
2~3 Green Chilies, chopped
1 Medium Nethi Beerakaya aka Thai Okra or Silk Squash
2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons Tamarind paste
To taste Salt

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium pan on medium heat. Add chana & urad dal, mustard seeds, dry red chilies and green chilies. Cook until the dals turn golden and mustard seeds start to splutter. Remove this mixture into a small bowl to cool.
2 teaspoons Oil, 1 tablespoon Chana dal, 1 tablespoon Urad dal, 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds, 3~4 Dry Red Chilies, 2~3 Green Chilies, chopped
In the same pan, add chopped nethi beerakaya and tomato. Cover and cook till the veggies are fork tender, about 8~10 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and let cool.
1 Medium Nethi Beerakaya aka Thai Okra or Silk Squash, 2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped
Once cool enough to handle, grind the dal mixture first to a powder. Add the cooked veggies, tamarind paste, salt and blend to a smooth paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly. Serve with rice or idli or dosa.
2 teaspoons Tamarind paste, To taste Salt

Notes

I like mine a little chunky, so I didn’t blend it all the way through. Tastes great with rice/ idlis/ dosas or on sandwiches.

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