Showing posts with label bhindi recipe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bhindi recipe. Show all posts

Monday, 23 December 2013

How to make rajasthani bhindi ?

Ingredients
1/2 tsp onion seeds (kalonji)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
250 gms ladyfingers (bhindi)
3 tsp bengal gram flour (besan)
1 tsp cumin powder
4 green chillies
1 tsp coriander powder
1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1 tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp cumin seeds

Method
1 Wash and wipe the ladyfingers.
2 Snip off the two ends and slit on one side.
3 Mix everything bengal gram flour, 1 tsp fennel seeds and all other dry masalas except cumin and onion seeds.
4 Mix in a tblsp of oil and salt and mix well.
5 Stuff this masala into the ladyfingers.
6 Heat up 3 tblsp of oil, mix in the remaining fennel seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies and onion seeds, fry for a minute.
7 Mix in ladyfingers and stir fry for 5 minutes, cover and stir fry stirring till they are cooked.
8 Uncover and stir fry till the ladyfingers are crisp. Serve hot. 

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

How to make stuffed bhindi at home?

Ingredients for stuffed bhindi
1 pound Okra (Bhindi), washed and dried
3 tbsp - oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 medium sized onion, chopped
2 green chilies, seeded and chopped
3/4-inch ginger, finely chopped
A pinch of Asafetida powder
1 tomato chopped

Stuffing
3 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp ground fennel (saunf)
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1/2tsp chili powder or to taste
Salt To Taste

Method
1 Cut the stalk of each okra and make lengthwise slit.
2 Combine stuffing ingredients and mix well. Stuff each okra with the mixture.
3 Sauté cumin with the little oil until it starts to crackle.
4 Add onions, green chilies and ginger. Sauté till onion turns transparent, then put in asafetida and cook for a few seconds.
5 Add tomato and cook until it turns pulpy.
6 Add the okra and cook for 5 minutes until tender and well coated with the sauce (masala).
7 Serve stuffed bhindi hot with chapati, paratha or rice. 

Friday, 8 November 2013

How to make bhindi do pyaza at home?

Ingredients
Bhindi (okra).........................................1 kg (wash and remove the top and bottom tip)
Onions..................................................2 medium (chopped)
Tomato.................................................3 large (chopped)
Ginger-garlic paste................................1 tsp
Green chilies..........................................3 (sliced)
Turmeric powder...................................1 tsp
Cumin seeds..........................................1 tsp
Coriander powder.................................1 tsp
Garam Masala.......................................1 tsp
Coriander leaves...................................2 tbs
Oil........................................................2 tbs
Salt to taste

Method
1. Heat oil in a cooking pan, add cumin seed, stir for 1-2 min, add onion and cook till onion turns brown.
2. Add ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, turmeric powder, green chilies, garam masala and cook for 3 mins. Add tomatoes and saute for 3-4 mins.  
3. Add bhindi (okra) and mix well, cook for 6-8 mins.
4. Serve hot, garnish with coriander and tomatoes.