ACHARI BHINDI (OKRA)

Achari Bhindi.

Delicious Tangy Okra cooked with onions, tomato and yoghurt.

Serve with hot Rotis, Phulkas or parathas.

ACHARI BHINDI

INGREDIENTS

• 3-4 tbsp oil
• ½ kg okra (Bhindi), washed and cut to desired shape (I personally like diagonal shape)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp jeera seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• ½ tsp fennel seeds
• 2-3 fresh red chilies
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp julienned ginger
• 1-2 medium onions, sliced
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• ½ tsp mango powder
• 1 tsp jeera powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill garam masala
• ½ tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• 2 tbsp tomato purée

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add Bhindi and lemon juice.
3. Sauté for 5-6 mins until okra turns slight brown color.
4. Remove okra from pan and keep aside to use later.

1. In the same pan add jeera seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and dry red chilies.
2. Sauté until fragrant (1-2 mins).
3. Add chopped garlic and julienned ginger.
4. Sauté for 1-2 mins.
5. Add sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 mins.
6. Now add salt, haldi, garam masala, coriander powder, chaat masala, mango powder, jeera powder, and chili powder and flakes.
7. Sauté for 2-3 mins.
8. Add yogurt and fry until oil leaves the sides of the pan.
9. Add tomato purée and continue to fry until the masala is cooked fully and oil separates from sides of the pan.

1. Add okra.
2. Mix well.

1. Cover and cook for 5-6 mins.
2. Your spicy tangy Achari Bhindi is ready.
3. Serve hot garnished with julienned ginger.
4. Enjoy with Rotis, Phulkas.

SPICE LEVEL: 🌶