Showing posts with label Okra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Okra. Show all posts

Saturday, July 06, 2013

Achaari Bhindi

Crispy and Tangy Okra



Crispy fried Okra's cooked in Tangy Tomato Gravy with Achaari masala.

Ingredients: Quantity
Okra/Bhindi 1 lb
Tomatoes finely Chopped 2 nos
Ginger grated 1 tsp
Red Chili Powder 1 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 tsp
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Amchoor Powder 1/4 tsp
Yogurt 2-3 tbsp
Lime Juice 2 tsp
Salt To taste
Olive oil 2-3 tbsp
Achaari Masala:
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Fennel Seeds 1/2 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds 1/4 tsp
Nigella Seeds/Kalonji 1/4 tsp
Asafeotida A pinch


Preparation:
1) Preheat oven to 400°F. Clean, pat dry and cut the okra lengthwise into four pieces.
2) Spread the Okra on a oven proof plate and sprinkle oil and salt. * Roast them for 10-12 mins and then broil them for 2-3 mins.
3) Meanwhile heat oil in a pan and add all the spices for Achaari masala and fry until mustard splutters.
4) Add the finely chopped tomatoes and grated ginger and sauté for 2-3 mins and then add the red chili powder, coriander powder, amchoor powder and garam masala.
5) Saute until the raw smell of the masala disappear. Remove the pan from heat and add the yogurt into the tomato masala. Simmer and cook for 5 mins.
6) Add the crispy okra into the masala and add the lime juice and let it cook for 4-5 mins. Adjust salt and serve the crispy and tangy okra with Roti or Dal and rice.

Note:
Usually the cut okra is fried in a pan, but frying in pan consumes lot of oil to get rid of the stickiness of the okra.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Vendaikai Fry

Spicy Okra(Vendaikai) Fry


Ingredients: Quantity
Okra/Vendaikai 500 gms
Yogurt 1/4 cup
Medium sized Onion 1 no
Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
Medium sized Green Chilli 1 no
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp
Coriander Powder 1 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Salt To taste
Oil 2-3 tbsp
Tempering:
Mustard 1 tsp
Urad Dal 1 tsp
Curry Leaves A Few
Coriander Leave To garnish


Preparation:
1) Take a microproof bowl and add the cut okra, yogurt, little salt and 1 tbsp oil. Microwave uncovered for 5 mins, stir it and microwave again for 5 minutes.
2) Heat oil in a pan and mustard, urad dal and curry leaves once they splutter add onion and saute for a min.
3) Add ginger garlic paste and green chilli saute for 2 to 3 mins.
4) Add the salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder and saute for few mins.
5) Add the okra and fry until it is crispy. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice and sambar/dal or Kulambu.