Don’t settle for medi-OKRA dinner! Use this recipe for the most amazing okra recipe. It’s fresh and easy, and one of my son’s favorites! Cooking with okra can sometimes be tricky – here are some tips and be sure and tag me if you make this bhindi recipe:
1 Wipe the okra with a wet cloth (don’t wash directly in water)
2 Let the okra “sit” for 30 min after cutting it
3 Don’t stir the okra with a spoon once you add it to the pan. I usually swirl it around the pan but won’t toss it until it’s cooked/crispy
INGREDIENTS
2 cups bhindi (okra), trimmed and cut
2 tbs oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
Pinch of hing
1/3 cup ground peanuts
¼ cup besan
1 ½ tsp red chili powder (to taste)
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cilantro-cumin powder
1 tsp garam masala
Salt (to taste)
½ tsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
2-3 curry leaves
Cilantro to garnish
METHOD
1 Heat oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds, cumin, hing, and curry leaves
2 Add chopped okra and mix without stirring too much. Do not cover
3 After about 5-7 min, okra will be cooked. Add all other ingredients except the lemon juice and cilantro
4 Let cook for 2-3 more min. Do not stir too much and do not cover
5 Taste and adjust spices
6 Add cilantro and enjoy with paratha
Tags: Indian, Gujarati
