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
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 250 grams | bhindi (okra) |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 medium | tomatoes, chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| salt | to taste |
| 3 | eggs |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the bhindi thoroughly and pat dry. Cut off the ends and slice them into 1-inch pieces.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
- 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- 6 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 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 Make three small wells in the bhindi mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- 9 Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the eggs are set to your liking.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Ensure the bhindi is completely dry before cooking to avoid it becoming slimy.