Bhindi ki sabzi
Bhindi ki sabzi is a very tasty and easy Indian style okra recipe. This vegan and gluten-free recipe gets ready within 30 minutes.
Servings 4 people
Calories 135kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kg okra
- 1 large red onion
- 2-3 green chilies or as per taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ tbsp coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp dried mango powder
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tbsp mustard oil/ any other cooking oil of your choice
Instructions
- Wash and dry okra. Ensure that there is no moisture left in it. Chop the okra into small pieces. Finely chop green chilies and make thin slices of onion.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds saute for a few seconds. Next, add the onion slices and cook till they become translucent.
- Once the onion is done, add okra and green chilies to the pan. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, mix and cook (uncovered) for around 20 minutes or till the okra is cooked nicely. Keep on stirring occasionally
- When the okra is cooked completely, add salt and dry mango powder, mix well and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve with crisp parathas, chapati or with rice and dal.
Notes
Tips to make slime free okra:
- Always wash the okra in advance of cooking and make sure it's completely dry when you are cooking it.
- Don't add water to an okra dish if you want to make it slime free.
- Don't cover the pot while cooking okra.
- Add salt only once the okra is cooked.
- Always add something sour like dry mango powder or lime juice to okra dishes.
- Don't stir it too much while cooking.
- Use a heavy-bottomed or non-stick pan to cook okra.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1864IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg