Okra With Coconut (Masala Bhindi Sabji) Recipe

Name: Okra With Coconut (Masala Bhindi Sabji)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 700 g okra; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 4 tablespoons ghee or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder; 80 g fresh coconut, grated; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

700 g okra
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons ghee or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
80 g fresh coconut, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Wash okra, dry, cut off the two ends and discard. Slice into 1/5 inch (5 mm pieces). Put into a bowl and mix with the ground coriander, the turmeric, the cayenne pepper and the salt.
2
Heat 2 tbsp ghee or oil in a large skillet or wok. When hot, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cover with a lid, as the mustard seeds may jump out of the skillet/wok otherwise. When mustard seeds popped (takes only a few seconds) add asafoetida, stir.
3
Add half of the okra and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add half of the sugar and coconut, stir and remove from pan.
4
Heat another 2 tbsp ghee or oil. When hot, add remaining okra and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining sugar and coconut. Add the removed coconut as well. Fry until okra is slighly browned and cooked through. Add the lemon juice and check if more salt is necessary before you serve this as part of an Indian meal.

165

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 700 g okra, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Okra With Coconut (Masala Bhindi Sabji) 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 With Coconut (Masala Bhindi Sabji)

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