Sunday, May 27, 2007

Vegetable: Karari Bhindi (Okra)

Ingredients:
  1. Fresh Okra (Bhindi) - 250 Gms
  2. Oil - 1 Tbspn
  3. Salt - 1/2 TSpn
  4. Red Chili Powder (Mirchi) - 1/4 Tsp
  5. Dry Mango Powder (Amchur) - 1/4 Tsp
  6. Cumin Seeds (Jeera) - 1/4 Tsp
  7. Mustard Seeds (Rai) - 1/4 Tsp
  8. Asafoetida Powder (Hing) - 1/8 Tsp
  9. Mixed Spices (Garam Masala) - 1/4 Tsp
  10. Freshly Chopped Coriander (Kothmir)
Procedure:
  • Wash and dry the okra and then chop into small round pieces
  • Deep fry the cut okra till it becomes crispy and then strain it on a paper towel to remove the excess oil
  • Heat 2 Tsp of oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, red chili powder
  • Add the fried okra to it and add salt, mango powder and little mixed spices to it
  • Stir to mix all the ingredients well and garnish with chopped coriander and serve
  • Serves 1 person, increase the measurement to serve more people
Notes:
  • Indian names for ingredients are mentioned in the brackets
  • Tbspn = Table Spoon
  • Tsp = Tea Spoon

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