Okra/Bhindi is one of those veggies that is a favorite with many many people. There are many Indian recipes, but typically they require frying it. It takes away all the nutrition, which is why I prefer to cook it this way. Very simple to make and is quite yum... :) Please visit us on recipes.ourfoodprint.com, for these recipes and many more!
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| Simple healthy bhindi/okra |
1/2 kg bhindi/okra
2 green chillies slit lengthwise
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
Pinch of hing (asofateoda)
1-2 red chillies broken into halves (optional)
2 green chillies slit lengthwise
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
Pinch of hing (asofateoda)
1-2 red chillies broken into halves (optional)
1 tsp coriander powder
5-6 cloves of garlic crushed
1 tsp oil
Salt to taste
Cut the bhindi into slanted 1" pieces
Heat oil in thick bottomed pan
Add the mustard seeds, and heat it on a medium flame till it starts popping
Add the red chillies, curry leaves, hing and fry for a minute
Add the coriander powder, mix well.
Add the bhindi, salt and green chillies. Fry on a medium flame for a couple of minutes
Reduce the flame to minimum, cover and cook till the bhindi is tender, stirring occasionally.
Once it is cooked, (still retaining the green color) add the crushed garlic and mix well.
Serve with dal and rice/chappatis
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