Bhindi - do pyaza

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup ( 150 ml ) oil

• 2 med. Onion - chopped into cubes

• 500 gm Bhindi ( okra )

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds

• 2 leaves bay leaf

• 2 teaspoon ginger

• 3 green chilli

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 1/2 cup grated tomato

• 2 teaspoon coriander crushed semi fine

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder

• 2 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup yoghurt (curd)

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

• Garnish

• handful of coriander leaves

Method : prepare the BHINDI

Sharing here is an important tip - Bhindi should be completely dry or it gets sticky so Wash the bhindi , Pat Dry completely & Cut into 1 .5”pieces & Fry the bhindi - keep aside .

1. First of all wash okra under running water twice.

2.Once done, pat dry the pieces on a kitchen cloth.

3.cut the pieces into 1.5-2 inch pieces.

4.Take a deep kadai , add about 1/2 cup oil , when hot

5. fry the bhindi until it is 70% cooked (turns partially tender). 6.Once done, add the onion cubes and fry for 2-3 minutes

7 now remove onto a dish keep aside .

8 in same wok / kadai add a spoon of oil ,

1. temper with -

add cumin seeds, bay leaves, carom seeds, green chilli and ginger to oil. Saute the ingredients for 1 minute.

1. Once done, add the grated onion and grated tomato to the tempering. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Now, add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric and Kashmiri red chilli powder to it. Mix all the ingredients well for 1 minute.

2. Now , Add the fried okra to it and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.

11.salt and then add yoghurt along with onion cubes,

Mix all the ingredients well and cook further for a minute .

12 Finally, Add garam masala powder, stir well and switch off the flame. Serve hot, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and lemon slice. Enjoy it with roti , paratha or best with bhakri !