Name: Spicy lentil curry (bendi) recipe by Sweta Shet at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Black eyed peas - 1/2 cup soaked overnight; Grated coconut- 1/2 cup; Dry red chillies - 12; Tamarind- a small piece; Garlic - 7-8 cloves; Coconut oil - 2 tsp; Salt to taste

ABOUT Spicy lentil curry (bendi) RECIPE

A konkani staple

Ingredients Serving: 4

Black eyed peas - 1/2 cup soaked overnight
Grated coconut- 1/2 cup
Dry red chillies - 12
Tamarind- a small piece
Garlic - 7-8 cloves
Coconut oil - 2 tsp
Salt to taste

Instructions

Cook lentils and keep aside.
Fry red chillies slightly in hot oil and grind along with coconut and tamarind. Keep paste a bit thick.
Heat oil and fry garlic till light brown.
Add the ground paste and stir for 2 mins. Then add the cooked lentils and salt. Check for thickness. Add water if necessary.
Cook till raw smell of coconut goes and the curry starts bubbling, this will take around 10 mins.
Serve hot with rice.

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