Okra in Spicy Indian Flavor - Achari Bhindi

Okra in Spicy Indian Flavor

Serves: 4

Serving Suggestion: Serve with plain rice or Indian Fried Bread(Parantha)

 Tools:

1 Large Nonstick Pan or Wok

 Ingredients:

½ pound of Okra (Indian Name - Bhindi)

1½ Large Onion - Chopped

1 Bay Leaf (Indian Spice Name - Tejpatta)

1 Tsp Onion Seeds (Indian Spice Name - Kalonji)

1 Tsp Fennel Seeds (Indian Spice Name - Saunf)

1 Tsp Mustard Seeds (Indian Spice Name – Kali Sarson)

3 Tbsp Mustard Oil (Indian Name – Kadva Tel)

¼ Tsp Turmeric Powder (Indian Spice Name - Haldi)

½ Tsp Dry Mango Powder (Indian Spice Name - Amchur)

Salt – As per taste

Red Chili Powder – As per taste - Optional

Method:

1. Wash and Pat dry Okra(Bhindi) and chop OR if store bought pre-chopped, then skip this step.
2. Heat Oil in a Large pan over high heat, once the oil releases fumes, lower the gas to the lowest setting.
3. Add turmeric, bayleaf, onion seed, fennel seed & mustard seed to the oil and sauté for 1-2 min.
4. Increase heat to medium & add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 min till onions turn slightly pink and leave little water.
5. Add chopped okra, red chili and sauté lightly, reduce heat to low & cover with lid.
6. Open the lid after 2 min, sauté lightly, add salt, mango powder and cook for another 3-4 min.      (Now the color of vegetable should be dark green & onions should be caramelized)
7. Turn of the heat and serve with rice or parantha.