Bhindi Bhaji
Bhindi (okra) bhaji makes delicious side dish for any Desi meal. This recipe is quite spicy, so adjust the chillis according to your taste.
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Ingredients
  • 250 g (8 oz) okra
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, peeled, de-seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 green chillis, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic & ginger paste
  • 3 tbsp mustard or vegetable oil
Spice mix 1
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
Spice mix 2
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp asafoetida
Instructions
  1. Wash and dry the okra. Trim the tops with a sharp knife.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan and fry Spice mix 1 for about 1 minute.
  3. Add the onion and the garlic & ginger paste and fry gently for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the chillis, tomato and Spice mix 2 and fry for a further 2 minutes.
  5. Add in the okra and stir-fry for a further 10 minutes.
  6. Season with salt if desired and serve.
Titli's Tips
When buying okra avoid the hard scaly ones – the okra should be soft and pliable. Just like me!

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving       % Daily Value
Calories 258 12%
Calories from Fat 191
Total Fat 21.3g 32%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 15%
Unsaturated Fat 18.2g
   
Amount Per Serving       % Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 17.7g 5%
Dietary Fibre 5.8g 23%
Sugars 5.5g
Protein 3.9g 7%
Cholesterol 0.0mgs 0%
Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
February 7th, 2010 | Category: Indian/Pakistani, Vegetarian