Bhindi bhaji
The masala and spices delicately flavours the orka.
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
15
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
15
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Ingredients
250
g
bhindi or okra or lady finger
1
green chili
chopped
1
medium
onion
chopped
1
large
tomato
chopped
1
tsp
fennel/saunf powder
1
tsp
coriander powder
dhania
1/2
tsp
Turmeric powder
haldi
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
a pinch of dry mango powder/amchur powder
1/4
tsp
Garam masala powder
2
tbsp
Oil
Salt
as required
few chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions
rinse the bhindi (okra) well with water.
dry each bhindi with kitchen napkin.
remove the head and the tail and chop the bhindi into round pieces.
heat oil in pan or wok.
fry the onions till transparent.
now add the green chili and tomatoes.
saute them for a couple of minutes till the tomatoes become soft.
add all the dry spice powders one by one.
stir and then add bhindi/okra.
mix well.
add salt.
place a lid with a rim on the pan or kadai.
pour water on the lid.
cook the bhindi till done on medium to low flame.
keep on checking in between so that the bhindi bhaji or sabzi does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
when the bhindi is cooked, then garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve bhindi bhaji hot.