Bhindi Sabzi (Okra Fry)

Name: Bhindi Sabzi (Okra Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500g bhindi (okra); 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2-3 tbsp oil; 0.5 tsp cumin seeds; 0.5 inch ginger, grated; 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped; 0.25 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp roasted cumin powder; 0.5-1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder); Salt to taste; 0.5 tsp kasuri methi (crushed); Fresh coriander for garnish

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

500g bhindi (okra)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2-3 tbsp oil
0.5 tsp cumin seeds
0.5 inch ginger, grated
1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
0.25 tsp turmeric powder
0.5 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
0.5 tsp roasted cumin powder
0.5-1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
Salt to taste
0.5 tsp kasuri methi (crushed)
Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

Wash bhindi and dry thoroughly on cloth (removes slime)
Trim ends and cut into medium pieces lengthwise
Heat oil, add cumin seeds and let splutter
Add onions and sauté till light golden
Add ginger and green chilies, cook till raw smell is gone
Add turmeric, chili, coriander and roasted cumin powders
Add bhindi pieces and mix well
Cover and cook on medium, stirring occasionally
Bhindi releases moisture initially, cook uncovered on medium-high till it dries
Add amchur and kasuri methi
Cook 2-3 more minutes till bhindi is tender and slightly browned
Serve hot with roti or chapati
Can be prepared dry (no water added) or with a bit of moisture