Most people do not like to eat okra or bhindi because it
is squishy. However, if you pick the right bhindi recipe, you can have this
vegetable in a crispy way. In this
recipe, Bhindi is made with lots of red chillies and tomatoes making it look
red hot and spicy, which is how an Indian curry is supposed to look.
Preparation Time : 10 Minutes
Cooking Time
: 25 Minutes
Cuisine : North Indian
Serves ; 4
Ingredients:
Fresh Bhindi /
Okra ( chopped) 250gms
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Tomatoes (Sliced ) 3
Nos
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Green Chilies
( Slit) 2 Nos.
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Ginger Paste 1 Teaspoon
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Salt To
Taste
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Masala Powders
Red chili
Powder 1 Teaspoon
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Amchur Powder /
Dry Mango powder 1 Teaspoon
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Chat Masala Powder ½ Teaspoon
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Turmeric Powder ¼ Teaspoon
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Coriander Powder 1 Teaspoon
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For Tadka/Seasoning
Oil 2 Tablespoon
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Fennel seeds/Sombhu 1 Teaspoon
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Cumin seeds ½ Teaspoon
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Method:
- Mix all masala powders. Keep aside.
- Chop the Bhindi into 1 inch piece and marinate with this
masala for 10-15 minutes
- Heat oil in a pan and season it with fennel seeds, and cumin
seeds.
- Then add the marinated bhindi to the pan. Stir regularly
and sauté on low flame for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the ginger- paste and green chillies to the pan and blend it in. Cook for 2-3
minutes on low flame.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and sprinkle salt. Mix it well;
cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
- Your Achari Bhindi
Bhaji is ready to serve.
- Acharibhindi
masala can be enjoyed with steamed basmati rice or rotis.
- It is a superb treat for the Bhindi Lovers and vegans!