Achari bhindi/Okra

Simple okra is boring...let's try a twist in this..

Achari bhindi
Preparation time- 15 minutes
Cooking time- 20 minutes
Total time- 35 minutes
Serves- 2
Main course dish

Ingredients:

• 200 grams/ 2 cups of okra (bhindi)
• 2 tablespoons of refined oil
• 8-9 seeds of fenugreek seeds ( methi dana)
• 1/2 teaspoons of cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 green chilli chopped finely
• 1/2 teaspoon of ginger- garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder ( haldi)
• 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder( lal mirch)
• 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds powder
• 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Method:

• First wash the bhindi with fresh water wipe it clean, dry using a kitchen towel/paper towel.
• Now cut and discard the head and tail of the bhindi.
• Then chop them, when the knife gets sticky, wipe it with the kitchen towel.

Making the achari bhindi:

• Heat the refined oil in a pan on medium heat.
• Add fenugreek seeds.Let them pop.
• Add cumin seeds and green chilli to it.
• Add ginger- garlic paste and let it turn golden brown.
• Saute it for 30-40 seconds.
• Now add the chopped bhindi. Stir well
• Add salt to taste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and fennel seeds powder.
• Mix well all the spices and let it cook and do cover the lid.
• Finally add some fresh lemon juice and stir well to combine.
• Turn off the stove.
• Garnish with freshly cut coriander.
• You can add some achar masala to it as well.

     Your achari bhindi is ready. Serve hot with chapatis/ naan.

     Enjoy..!!

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