A flavorful Indian dish made with okra and yogurt, seasoned with spices.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500gBhindi (Okra)
- 5tbspCooking oil
- 15pieceCurry leaves
- 2pieceOnion, sliced
- 1tbspGarlic, crushed
- 4tbspWater
- 2tspKashmiri lal mirch powder
- 1tspSalt
- 1/2tspSugar (Optional)
- 1 1/2tspCoriander powder
- 1/2tspTurmeric powder
- 1 1/2tspRed chilli powder
- 1/2tspGaram masala powder
- 1tspCumin powder
- 1/2tspBlack pepper powder
- 1 1/2cupYogurt
- 2tspGreen chilli, crushed
- 2tbspBaisan, roasted
- 1tbspCoriander leaves, chopped
- 1tbspCoriander leaves, chopped for garnish
How to make Dahi Bhindi
Preparation
Cut the bhindi (okra) lengthwise and fry until golden and crunchy. Keep aside.
Cooking
Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves, sliced onion, and crushed garlic. Sauté until translucent.
Add water, then add Kashmiri lal mirch, salt, sugar, coriander powder, turmeric, red chilli, garam masala, cumin powder, and black pepper. Mix well and fry for 2 minutes.
Separately, add crushed green chilli and baisan to yogurt and whisk well. Add it to the masala, mix well, cover, and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
Add the fried okra and coriander leaves, cover, and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with boiled rice.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the okra is completely dry before frying to prevent it from becoming slimy.
Adjust the level of spices according to your taste preference.
