BHINDI FRY

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This Indian Recipe Serves 1-2

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Bhindi Fry is an Indian vegetarian dish. It is a quick & easy meal which is very nutritious. This meal is also vegan friendly.

Bhindi is the Indian term for this long, green & slimy vegetable. It is often referred to as Okra, Ladies’ Fingers, Ochro or Bamya (Arabic).

This vegetable can be prepared however you prefer, be it as a curry, deep fried or simply fried in a pan with spices until crunchy.

 

Bhindi Fry Ingredients:

• 300 grams Bhindi (Okra)
• ½ onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
• 1 teaspoon ginger & garlics paste
• 3 green chilies
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom (elachi) powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander (dhania) powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon red chili flakes

Method:

1. Peel & chop the onion.
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3. Rinse & slit green chilies in halves.
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5. Bring out the Bhindi (Okra).
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7. Give it a good rinse.
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9. Thereafter, cut the Bhindi (Okra) into bite sized pieces & discard of the stems.
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11. On medium heat, add the vegetable oil to a wide pan, followed by the chopped onions, green chilies & the cumin (jeera) seeds.
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13. Next, add in the ginger & garlic paste & turmeric powder.
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15. Mix well.
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17. Allow to sauté until onions are translucent.
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19. Add in the sliced Bhindi (Okra).
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21. Add the cardamom (elachi) powder, chili powder, red chili flakes, coriander (dhania) powder & salt to taste.
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23. Mix well ensuring that all the Bhindi (Okra) is coated in the spices.
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25. Turn the heat up to high & allow the Bhindi (Okra) to fry.
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27. Be sure to give it a stir every now & again so that it doesn’t burn.
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29. Once the Bhindi (Okra) has reached your desired crispiness, turn off the heat.
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31. This Bhindi Fry is ready to be served.
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33. Serve with bread, roti or enjoy as is.
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36. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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