చాలా ఈజీ బీరకాయ వేపుడు, వద్దనకుండా కడుపునిండా కమ్మగా తింటారు Beerakaya Vepudu in Telugu

Ingredients

• 400 g Okra (washed, lightly peeled, cut into medium pieces)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral oil such as canola or sunflower)
• 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds (also called khuskhus, toasted until they crackle)
• 2 Green Chilies (slit lengthwise)
• 5 Dried Red Chilies (broken into pieces)
• 5 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 sprig Curry Leaves (fresh)
• 1 tsp Salt (regular table salt)
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder (ground turmeric)
• 1 tsp Chili Powder (adjust to taste; Kashmiri red chili powder preferred)
• 0.5 tsp Coriander Powder (ground coriander seeds)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Okra

   Wash the okra, lightly peel the outer skin, then cut into medium‑sized pieces. Taste one piece; if it’s bitter, discard and use only non‑bitter pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Temper the Poppy Seeds

   Heat the skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp oil, and once shimmering, add 1 tbsp poppy seeds. Fry until they pop and turn golden.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Add Aromatics

   Add the sliced green chilies, broken dried red chilies, chopped garlic, and curry leaf sprig. Stir‑fry for about 2 minutes until the garlic turns fragrant but not brown.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Stir‑Fry the Okra (Uncovered)

   Add the okra pieces, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp turmeric. Stir well and cook uncovered for 4–5 minutes on medium flame, allowing excess moisture to evaporate.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Steam Until Tender

   Cover the skillet with a lid, stir occasionally, and cook another 5 minutes until the okra is soft, oil separates, and the pieces look glossy.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Finish with Spices

   Turn off the heat, sprinkle 1 tsp chili powder and 0.5 tsp coriander powder, mix quickly so the spices coat the okra evenly.

   Time: PT1M

7. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle the chopped fresh coriander over the hot okra, give a final stir, and serve immediately with chapati, rice, or dal.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

3 g