Monday, December 16, 2013

Bhindi Do Pyaaza

Ingredients:
  1. Bhindi/Okra - 400 grams
  2. Onions - 3 medium sized
  3. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp.
  4. Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp.
  5. Dhania powder - 1 tsp.
  6. Aamchur powder - 1/2 tsp.
  7. Jeera powder - 1/2 tsp.
  8. Jeera -  1/2 tsp.
  9. Kalonji - 1/2 tsp.
  10. Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp.
  11. Salt - to taste
Procedure:
  1. Cut the bhindi into 1 inch long pieces. You may also cut them into 2 inch long pieces and slit them vertically into 2 pieces each. Cut the onions length-wise.
  2. Heat oil in a kadai and temper with jeera and kalonji seeds.
  3. Add the onions and fry them till they turn light brown.
  4. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, dhania powder, jeera powder and amchur powder. Mix well.
  5. Add bhindi and fry on medium-high flame for 10-15 minutes till the bhindi is cooked well. Keep stirring at regular intervals. The bhindi will not turn slimy due to the amchur powder.
  6. Serve with rotis or rice.