Deep fried crispy okra smeared with gram flour and Indian spices Okra /bhindi is easily available during this season and is a favourite of many.Few stays away from it due to its sliminess.Their is this simple tip to vaoid its sliminess is to add some sourness in it at the last stage.I prefer to add…
Bendakaya Pulusu, Okra in Tamarind Curry
A delicious and tangy okra curry from Southern India Bendakaya Pulusu is a very popular okra curry from Andhra Pradesh.Bendakaya is a telugu word for Okra and pulusu means stew .Bendakaya pulsu is basically a sweet and sour medium thick curry which is usually served with steamed rice.It is quite simple and easy to make…
How to Make Achari Bhindi / Spicy Okra
Stir fried okra made with tomato and pickle spices. Bhindi /okra is a favourite vegetable of most of us,it is a versatile vegetable which can be made in several ways.I usually made stir fries and stuffed bhindi.The favourite okra/bhindi recipes of my family are kurkuri Bhindi ,the Gujarti speciality Bhindi ki kadi , and delicious and stuffed Bhindi sambhariya Some people…
How to Make Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked with tomato and Indian spices Okra or bhindi is a seasonal vegetable, easily available during summer season,though now we get most of the vegetable through out the year but seasonal vegetable have a special taste.Bhindi is usually everybody’s favorite vegetable,specially kids like it the most. Those who avoid okra is just due to its sliminess ,which can be easily avoided if…
Bhindi Raita /Okra and Yogurt Dip
Bhindi raita-Stir fried Okra and tempered yogurt dip Bhindi /okra is a favourite vegetable of most of us,it is a versatile vegetable which can be made in several ways.I usually made stir fries and stuffed bhindi.The favourite bhindi recipes of my family are kurkuri Bhindi , Hyderabadi Masala Bhindi, and Bhindi Sambhariya Some people avoid…
Bhindi Sambhariya /Stuffed Okra
Bhindi sambhariya -Okra stuffed with coconut,peanuts and mixed spices, specialty from the state of Gujarat INGREDIENTS- prep time-20 minutes cooking time- 30 minutes serve-4-5 Tender Bhindi/okra-300 gms Cooking oil-4 tbsp Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp Cumin seeds-1tsp Curry leaves-8 Asafoetida-1/4 tsp Cooking oil-3 tbsp Stuffing- Fresh coconut,grated-1/4 cup Roasted peanuts.crushed coarsely-2 tbsp Roasted sesame,coarse powder-1 tbsp Mango…
Gujarati Bhinda Ni Kadhi / Okra Stew
Bhinda Ni kadi -Mildly spiced okra and buttermilk stew – speciality of Gujarat. Gujarati cuisine is famous for its snacks and kadhis. Its kadhis are different from U.P and Punjabi style kadhis. Gujaratis love Bhindi/Okra and its widely used in their cuisine. This Bhinda Ni Kadhi is a slightly thicker version of the famous Plain Gujarati…
Bhindi Aloo ki sabzi ,Okra and Potato fry
Bhindi aloo ki sabzi -Simple and delicious okra and potato stir fry INGREDIENTS- preparation time-10 min cooking time-10 min serve -4 Okra -350 gms Potato-2 Tomato-1 Green chilies-2 Fennel powder-1/2 tsp Chili powder-1tsp Salt-1tsp Mango powder-1tsp Coriander powder-1tsp Oil-3 tbsp Asfoetida-1/4 tsp Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp PROCEDURE- Chop okra,potato and tomato in small pieces. Heat oil…
Hyderabadi Masala Bhindi
Hyderabadi masala bhindi – Crisp and spicy okra, stir fried with coconut and indian spices. INGREDIENTS:- Okra /bhindi -250 gms Tomatoes /tamatar -4 Fresh grated coconut-2.5 tbls Tamarind pulp / imli – 1.5 t.s Turmeric powder-1/2 t.s Chilli powder-1.5 t.s Salt-1/2 t.s Oil-2 tbls Spices to grind- Fennel seeds-1 t.s Cumin seeds- 1 t.s Whole…
Sindhi kadhi ,Tomato kadhi
Sindhi kadhi -Tangy mix vegetable curry in tomato sauce INGREDIENTS: Preparation time-15 min cooking time-50 min serve-6 Tomatoes,chopped – 300 gms Gram Flour – 1/2 cup Potatoes,chopped – 2 (medium sized) Brinjals – 2 Cluster beans – 100 gms Okra – 100 gms Cauliflower – 5 florets Drum stick – 1 Green chillies – 3…