Bhindi/Okra is a vegetable that is so tasty that it’s hard to believe that it’s good for you as well! Look at this list of things found in a LadyFinger - Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Copper and dietary Fiber”. WOW! Time to have an ‘Okra Party’!
Prep time: 20 min.
Cook time: 25 min.
Serves : 4
Ingredients:
Okra (Bhindi) - 1 lb (washed, dried & cut)
Oil - 1.5 tbsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Onion Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Onion - 1 med. (sliced)
Salt - to taste
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Dry Mango Powder (Amchur) - 1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder - to taste
Yogurt (Curd) - 1/4 cup (well-beaten)
Tomato - 1/4, small (chopped)
Method:
1. Heat the pan on medium heat and add in the Oil.
2. Once hot, add in the Cumin and the Onion Seeds and allow them to sizzle.
3. Add in the turmeric Powder.
4. Open the Onions with your hands and add in the Oil.
5. Cook till the Onions turn transparent.
6. Add in the Okra and lower heat.
7. Add in Salt and Red Chili Powder.
8. Allow the Bhindi to cook, keep stirring every once in a while.
9. The Bhindi is done if there are no strands/threads to be seen.
10. Once Bhindi is cooked, add in the Dry Mango Powder, mix well.
11. Add in well beaten Yogurt, mix well.
12. Add in the Tomatoes, cover and turn off the flame.
13. Allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes and it’s ready to serve.
14. Serve hot with chapatis, parathas or naan.
Tips:
1. You can stop at step 10 and serve the bhindi.
2. Always cook the Bhindi uncovered. Once cooked, it is OK to cover.
3. Always cook Bhindi on low-to-medium heat.
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October 9th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
HI… Bhindi is my fav. too
As soon as u put onions into the pan therez some kinda sound w/ which its diff. to hear ur guys for a while… can u plzz look into it??
Tips- u can also add kokum (u can find dried kokum in any Indian store) instead of amchur powder, it tastes really excellent! Also add few drops of vinegar after u add bhindi so that it doesnt becom sticky.
Thnx for the recipe.
October 9th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Hi Anuja, Hetal,
This is simply awesome! really different from the way I cook Bhindi.
I always use the frozen packets of Okra as I don’t get time to wash and cut and th frozen ones are really popular in the U.K.
I would like to add a simple tip for the ones you use the frozen packets. As the frozen ones have a some ice on it and as soon as you put in your pan/ karahi to cook it just add a few drops of lemon juice. This will take away the slimy effect whilst cooking.
Thanks,
Simi
P.S- Every receipe I see makes me hungry, going to cook something good and filling now
October 9th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
this is a great recipe. but what does line number 4 mean —-open the onions with you hands….?
rest all well. you have a great website
rizwana
October 9th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Ash: Thanks for the tip and what part did you not understand…please specify.
Simi: I guess a sour agent will help with the sliminess…lemon is a great idea. Here in the US, the frozen Bhindi tend sto be very thick and fiberous but it’s still a great option if you don’t have time to wash and wipe every bhindi!
Rizwana: What we mean by ‘open the onions’ is to seperate then onion and not have it as chucks…it just cooks faster and more evenly. Hope that helps.
October 18th, 2008 at 4:09 am
The video is messed up
October 20th, 2008 at 4:50 am
I like Hetal’s hair style. Her hair style looks very stylish.
I somehow don’t like onion seeds in bhindi sabji.
October 20th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Mam,
Some prob with the video!!! Its doesnt go beyond the time wen u r explaning abt bindi. ” The time u say spread the bindi,dry up…..by the time…” and the video closes and a add comes up!! I want to make it today!!!
Pl help!!!!
October 20th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
The video ends at 4:23
October 20th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Hi Nima & Priya,
Thanks for letting us know. We have now fixed the issue and hopefully it will stay OK.
Thanks again!
October 20th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Hi Mam!!
Thank you for looking into it immediately! I was refreshin this page and waiting desperately!!!!
Reagrds,
Priya
October 20th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
hi mam!!
sorry again for disturbing!!I have frozen ones in my fridge since the fresh ones were not good in the indian store this time!
Can i cook it? I don want that sticky feeling in my bhindi!! will it go? pl help me..since i have always hated it from my childhood days. but.. have learned to have it since my husband is very strict!!!!
thanks,
Priya
October 20th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Hi Priya,
You can use a packet of frozen bhindi. Cook it the same way as shown in the video, it may take a little longer to cook.
Take care!
October 20th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Hi Priya,
Just a afterthought…quite a few people have mentioned to us that if you add a teasoon or so of lemon juice in the bhindi, it helps remove the sliminess. Add in the juice right after addidng in the bhindi.
Try it out and let us know if it helps/works.
Take care!
October 20th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Hello Anuja Mam,
Thank u sooooo much Mam!
Im making it now. Will let u know how it turned out.
Regards,
Priya
November 17th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Thankx 4 ur receipe,
But if without onion this dish taste a great. Oil,fenugreek seed and bhindi with spices. Taste Great and Add some yougrt when you serve. Try this.