Dahi Bhindi Recipe - Okra in Yogurt Curry with Caramelized Onions
A vegetarian North Indian Recipes recipe with bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces, onion - finely chopped, inch ginger - grated. Ready in 1h, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
- 1
To begin making the Dahi Bhindi Recipe, we will first roast the Bhindi
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Wok or a Kadai; add the chopped onions and the bhindi (okra)
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1)tablespoons flour (besan)(2 gram)caramelized onions(1 tablespoon)tablespoons ghee(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - a small bunch finely chopped - 3
Sprinkle some salt and sauté the bhindi and the onions on low heat
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1)salt - to tastecaramelized onions(1 tablespoon) - 4
Keep the pan covered for the few minutes so the bhindi gets cooked
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 5
When covered the bhindi releases moisture, but this moisture helps it to cook and soften as well
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 6
Once you notice that it has released a little moisture and the bhindi is slightly softened, open the pan and stir fry the bhindi until it is well roasted
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 7
Make sure you roast it on medium heat
- 8
Roast the Bhindi until you notice it has begun to shrink and has browned
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 9
It should not become sticky, slimy and gooey
- 10
If it has turned this way, add a little more oil and sprinkle some gram flour/besan and stir it gently
tablespoons flour (besan)(2 gram) - 11
This will absorb the sliminess
- 12
The bhindi is a tricky vegetable to cook, so it takes some practice to not making it gooey
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 13
Once the bhindi is cooked and well roasted, keep it aside till we prepare the yogurt gravy
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 14
To make the Yogurt Curry, add the yogurt into a saucepan; add the gram flour, grated ginger, garam masala powder, turmeric powder and chili powder
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)inch ginger - grated(1)tablespoons flour (besan)(2 gram)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 15
Whisk until smooth
- 16
Add in 1/4 cup of water and whisk again until well combined
- 17
Place the saucepan on a medium heat and allow the yogurt mixture to come to a brisk boil
- 18
Allow it to boil for a couple of minutes and then turn the heat to low
- 19
Simmer the mixture until the yogurt becomes thick and creamy
- 20
Once thick and creamy, add in the roasted bhindi and stir
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 21
Simmer for a few more minutes
- 22
Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste
salt - to taste - 23
Turn off the heat and transfer the Dahi Bhindi a serving bowl
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 24
The final step is to make the seasoning
- 25
Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a Tadka Pan
tablespoons ghee(2) - 26
Add the cumin seeds, dry red chilies and roast them until lightly browned
cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon) - 27
Pour this seasoning and the caramelized onions into the Dahi Bhindi
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1)caramelized onions(1 tablespoon) - 28
Stir to mix gently and finally stir in the chopped coriander leaves
onion - finely chopped(1)coriander (dhania) leaves - a small bunch finely chopped - 29
Serve the Dahi Bhindi along with Phulka Recipe or Steamed Rice and Green Moong Sprout Salad for a simple weeknight dinner or even a weekend lunch
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)
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Dahi Bhindi Recipe - Okra in Yogurt Curry with Caramelized Onions
A vegetarian North Indian Recipes recipe with bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces, onion - finely chopped, inch ginger - grated. Ready in 1h, serves 4.
Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳
Directions
29 steps- 1
To begin making the Dahi Bhindi Recipe, we will first roast the Bhindi
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Wok or a Kadai; add the chopped onions and the bhindi (okra)
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1)tablespoons flour (besan)(2 gram)caramelized onions(1 tablespoon)tablespoons ghee(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - a small bunch finely chopped - 3
Sprinkle some salt and sauté the bhindi and the onions on low heat
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1)salt - to tastecaramelized onions(1 tablespoon) - 4
Keep the pan covered for the few minutes so the bhindi gets cooked
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 5
When covered the bhindi releases moisture, but this moisture helps it to cook and soften as well
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 6
Once you notice that it has released a little moisture and the bhindi is slightly softened, open the pan and stir fry the bhindi until it is well roasted
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 7
Make sure you roast it on medium heat
- 8
Roast the Bhindi until you notice it has begun to shrink and has browned
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 9
It should not become sticky, slimy and gooey
- 10
If it has turned this way, add a little more oil and sprinkle some gram flour/besan and stir it gently
tablespoons flour (besan)(2 gram) - 11
This will absorb the sliminess
- 12
The bhindi is a tricky vegetable to cook, so it takes some practice to not making it gooey
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 13
Once the bhindi is cooked and well roasted, keep it aside till we prepare the yogurt gravy
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 14
To make the Yogurt Curry, add the yogurt into a saucepan; add the gram flour, grated ginger, garam masala powder, turmeric powder and chili powder
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)inch ginger - grated(1)tablespoons flour (besan)(2 gram)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon) - 15
Whisk until smooth
- 16
Add in 1/4 cup of water and whisk again until well combined
- 17
Place the saucepan on a medium heat and allow the yogurt mixture to come to a brisk boil
- 18
Allow it to boil for a couple of minutes and then turn the heat to low
- 19
Simmer the mixture until the yogurt becomes thick and creamy
- 20
Once thick and creamy, add in the roasted bhindi and stir
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 21
Simmer for a few more minutes
- 22
Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste
salt - to taste - 23
Turn off the heat and transfer the Dahi Bhindi a serving bowl
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams) - 24
The final step is to make the seasoning
- 25
Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a Tadka Pan
tablespoons ghee(2) - 26
Add the cumin seeds, dry red chilies and roast them until lightly browned
cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon) - 27
Pour this seasoning and the caramelized onions into the Dahi Bhindi
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)onion - finely chopped(1)caramelized onions(1 tablespoon) - 28
Stir to mix gently and finally stir in the chopped coriander leaves
onion - finely chopped(1)coriander (dhania) leaves - a small bunch finely chopped - 29
Serve the Dahi Bhindi along with Phulka Recipe or Steamed Rice and Green Moong Sprout Salad for a simple weeknight dinner or even a weekend lunch
bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces(200 grams)
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A vegetarian North Indian Recipes recipe with bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut into 1 inch pieces, onion - finely chopped, inch ginger - grated. Ready in 1h, serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings)
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