August 13, 2016

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Bhindi Kadhi (Fried okra in Yogurt gravy)





                                              This is a North Indian version of  Moru kachiyathu

Ingredients:
Bhindi/ okra                                      -                    20 no.
Yogurt(sour), beaten                         -                    1 cup
Besan/ Gram flour                            -                    1 ½ Tbsp.
Turmeric powder                              -                    ½ tsp.
Red Chilli powder                             -                    ½ tsp.
Water                                                  -                   1½ to 2 cup
Oil                                                     -                    2 Tbsp.
Mustard seeds                                   -                    ½ tsp.
Fenugreek seeds                                -                    ¼ tsp.
Dry red chillies                                 -                     2
Asafoetida                                         -                     a pinch
Curry leaves                                      -                    1 sprig
Green chilies                                     -                    2
Ginger, grated                                   -                    ½ tsp.
Cumin seeds                                      -                    ½ tsp.
Coriander leaves                               -                   1 Tbsp.
Salt to taste

Method:

  1. Wash and dry the okra. Chop them into 1" pieces.
  2. Heat oil in 3 tsp. of oil in a  pan &  add the chopped okra and little salt & saute for 5 minutes(until done).
  3. In a big bowl combine the gram flour with little water to form a smooth batter.  Add the beaten yogurt,water, turmeric powder, chili powder  and salt. Combine well.
  4. Heat remaining amount of oil in  a deep bottom pan, splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chilli, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, asafoetida and fenugreek seeds. Saute  for few minutes (do not burn). Lower the flame and add the  yogurt mixture & mix well.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes, keep stirring, add the fried okra. Cook for 5 more minutes(make sure it does not boil). Garnish with coriander leaves & remove from flame & serve hot with rice.


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