Bhindi Basar

Bhindi Basar

Bhindi Basar

Veg

A delicious preparation of okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices, offering a delightful vegetarian option.

Cuisines

Sindhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Okra 250 grams Okra
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Onion 2 medium Onion , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Chili 1 Chili , green, finely chopped
Tomato 1 Tomato , finely chopped
Amchur 1 teaspoon Amchur , dried mango powder
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the bhindi thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Cut off the tops and tails, then slice them into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly, then reduce the heat to medium.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Stir well to combine the spices with the onions.
  6. 6 Add the chopped green chili and tomato. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomato softens.
  7. 7 Add the sliced bhindi to the pan. Mix well to coat the bhindi with the spice mixture.
  8. 8 Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bhindi is tender and cooked through.
  9. 9 Sprinkle amchur powder and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure the bhindi is completely dry before cooking to avoid it becoming slimy.