Bhendi Sukkem (Ladyfinger / Okra)

Bhendi also known as ladyfinger or okra is a vegetable that grows easily in Goa. I have used the locally grown bhendi here in this bhendi sukkem recipe. Ladyfinger leaves a bit of slime so one needs to use either vinegar or kokum to eliminate it. In this bhendi sukkem recipe we use kokum.

How to make bhendi sukkem

Ingredients:
10 ladyfingers (preferably locally grown)
1 big onion, chopped fine
1 green chilli, slit
10 pieces dried kokum
3 tbspns grated coconut
salt to taste
pinch of sugar

Method:

• Cut the ladyfingers into slices about 1/2cm thick.
• Put all the ingredients into a non-stick vessel along with 1/2 glass water.

Goan okra preparation

• Cover and cook on simmer till done; the color of the okra will turn an olive green.
• If there is any water left, evaporate the same by keeping the vessel open.
• Take off fire and garnish with grated coconut.