Pan Roasted Okra with Onions and Five Spices 'Bhindi Sabzi' Recipe

Name: Pan Roasted Okra with Onions and Five Spices 'Bhindi Sabzi'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds okra; 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon Fivespice Blend (see recipe below); 1 large onion (about 1/2 pound), peeled and sliced; 1/3 cup water; Lemon juice; Coarse salt; 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds; 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 3/4 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds okra
2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Fivespice Blend (see recipe below)
1 large onion (about 1/2 pound), peeled and sliced
1/3 cup water
Lemon juice
Coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
3/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Wash okra and wipe dry.
2
Trim and leave okra whole.
3
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot.
4
Add the spice blend and let it sizzle for 20 seconds or until the cumin turns a few shades darker.
5
Add the okra and onions, toss and mix, and cook about 10 minutes or until vegetables are streaked brown.
6
Add water and reduce heat to a simmer.
7
Cook, covered, for about 10 minutes or until okra is soft.
8
Uncover and continue cooking until the excess moisture evaporates and the vegetables look glazed.
9
Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt and serve.
10
Combine cumin, mustard, fennel and sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.

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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: 1 1/2 pounds okra, 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon Fivespice Blend (see recipe below), 1 large onion (about 1/2 pound), peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Pan Roasted Okra with Onions and Five Spices 'Bhindi Sabzi' 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.

Pan Roasted Okra with Onions and Five Spices 'Bhindi Sabzi'

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