Showing posts with label bhindi as a main course. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bhindi as a main course. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

There are different ways to make Bhindi (okra), and this is one of my favorite. Its takes less time to cook, no chopping, just cut off the crown and the base tip of bhindis (okra), give it a vertical slit, fill in the spices and stir fry. It’s just so uncomplicated.

Bhindi Stir Fry
Bhindi Stir Fry

 
While making any dish of bhindi (okra), the most important point to consider is that after washing the bhindis (okra), wipe them dry. There should be no moisture left on them, else while cooking the bhindis (okra) would become slimy and sticky.

In the spices I have added dry mango powder, as it gives the sour shade and also enhances the aroma. For better understanding I have uploaded the video.

The quantity specified of spices are given for ½ kg of bhindi (okra) which also depends on how much do you fill it in each bhindi (okra). In any case, if you run out of the spice mixture you can make it again as per needed.

You can also have a look at the other stir fried recipes Veg Stir Fry Pulao, Potato and Peanuts Stir Fry





Ingredients: (Serves 2)

½ kg Bhindi (okra / lady’s finger)

1 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp Red chilli powder


1 tbsp Dry Mango Powder

2 tbsp Oil

Salt

Method:

Wash the bhindis (okra) thoroughly and wipe them dry.

Cut off the crown and the base tip of each bhindi (okra)

Bhindi Stir Fry
cut the crown and base tip

Give it a vertical slit.
Bhindi Stir Fry
give a vertical slit



In a mixing bowl, take turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, dry mango powder, salt and mix well.
all the spices


Bhindi Stir Fry
mix well


Fill this spice mixture in all of the bhindis (Okra).

fill in each bhindi (okra)


Heat oil in a pan. 



Put in the spice filled bhindis (okra)

heat oil and put in the bhindis (okra)


Stir fry on medium to high flame for 10 minutes or until cooked.

Bhindi Stir Fry
stir fry for 10 min or until cooked


Serve hot.

Bhindi Stir Fry
Bhindi Stir Fry / Okra Stir Fry / Lady’s Finger Stir Fry

 
It goes well with rotis and phulkas with a bowl of dal and some raita.




Tips:

The recipe is medium spicy, add in more red chilli powder to make it more spicy.

After washing the bhindis (okra), wipe them dry. There should be no moisture left on them, else while cooking the bhindis (okra) would become slimy and sticky.

Make this food-a-licious Bhindi (okra) stir fry for your family and friends in lunch or dinner, it can also be packed for tiffin.

Do share your experiences with us via comment. 

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Fried Masala Bhindi - A Very Different And Easy Recipe
Fried Masala Bhindi - A Very Different And Easy Recipe 


INGREDIENTS:

250 gms Bhindi

1 Tomato (finely chopped)

1 Onion (finely chopped)

1 potato (boiled and mashed)

1 tbsp Ginger Garlic and Green Chilli Paste

1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

1 tsp Garam Masala

1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder

Coriander for garnishing

Salt to taste

Oil





METHOD:

Cut bhindi lengthwise in two halves and then into 2 inches pieces and deep fry them.

Then sprinkle salt on the bhindis, mix well and keep it aside.

In a pan heat 2 tbsp oil. Add turmeric powder to it. Saute ginger garlic and green chilli paste in it for 2 mins. Then add chopped onions to it.

When the onions turn golden add finely chopped tomato and let it cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. 

Next, add the mashed potatoes followed by garam masala and red chilli powder and mix well. Add some salt. 

Finally mix the fried and salted bhindis to the above masala.

Garnish it with fresh coriander leaves


Serve it as a main course dish with chappatis.

Fried Masala Bhindi - A Very Different And Easy Recipe
Fried Masala Bhindi - A Very Different And Easy Recipe