Okra Curry (Bindi Bhajee) Recipe

Name: Okra Curry (Bindi Bhajee)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g okra; 3 tablespoons mustard oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped; 115 g fresh tomatoes (or tinned); 1 green pepper, finely chopped; 4 green chilies, finely chopped; Spices 1; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, slightly crushed; 1 teaspoon coriander seed, slightly crushed; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, slightly crushed; Spices 2; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder

Servings: persons

350 g okra
3 tablespoons mustard oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
115 g fresh tomatoes (or tinned)
1 green pepper, finely chopped
4 green chilies, finely chopped
Spices 1
1 teaspoon mustard seeds, slightly crushed
1 teaspoon coriander seed, slightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, slightly crushed
Spices 2
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder

1
Wash the okra and cut off the stalks. Prick them 2 or 3 times but don't chop them. Blanch in a little boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Strain and discard the water, which will be fairly sticky. Wash the okra in cold water.
2
Heat the oil and fry Spices 1 for two or three minutes.
3
Add the onion, garlic and ginger and fry for 10 minutes. Stir regularly.
4
Meanwhile make Spices 2 into a paste with a little water. Add to the onion mix and fry for a further 10 minutes.
5
Add the okra, tomatoes, green pepper, chillies and a little water and simmer for 30 minutes, adding water as needed.

128

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 350 g okra, 3 tablespoons mustard oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Okra Curry (Bindi Bhajee) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Okra Curry (Bindi Bhajee)

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