Okra Raita - ಬೆಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ ರಾಯಿತಾ

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4 people

You will need:

1. Okra / ಬೆಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ: 1 cup - diced into small pieces
2. Green chilies: 2 nos
3. Coriander
4. Curry Leaves: 2 nos
5. Coconut: wet - 1 tbsp
6. Salt: according to taste
7. Yogurt: 4 cups
8. Peanut powder: 2 tbsp - optional
9. Cooking Oil: 1 tbsp 

Okra Raita

 To cook:

• Heat oil in a pan and add the diced okra and saute until they are cooked. Keep this aside.
• In a blender, add green chillies, coriander, curry leaves, coconut and salt and blend into a paste (chutney)
• In a bowl, add yogurt, the above paste and the cooked okra and mix well. Peanut powder can also be added for some extra taste
• Serve it with rice or chapatis!