Bhindi per Eedu

Bhindi per Eedu

Bhindi per Eedu

A classic Parsi dish where eggs are cooked on a bed of spiced okra, creating a rich and flavorful meal.

Cuisines

Parsi

Best for

Breakfast Lunch

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Okra 250 grams Okra
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 2 medium Tomato , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
to taste salt To taste
Egg 3 Egg
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the bhindi thoroughly and pat dry. Cut off the ends and slice them into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  6. 6 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
  7. 7 Add the sliced bhindi and stir well to coat with the spice mixture. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the bhindi is tender and cooked through.
  8. 8 Make three small wells in the bhindi mixture and crack an egg into each well.
  9. 9 Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the eggs are set to your liking.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

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