Stir-fried Okra ( Fried Bhindi )

Stir-fried Okra ( Fried Bhindi ) ....  A simple & easy recipe of chopped okra pieces stir fried with onion, tomato & spices.


Stir-fried Okra ( Fried Bhindi )
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*  Prep. Time : 20 minutes
*  Cook Time : 25 - 30 minutes
*  Serves : 4

Ingredients :

• 500 gm. Okra / Ladyfinger ( Bhindi )
• 1/4 cup oil
• 125 gm. onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1/8 tsp. nigella seeds ( kalonji )
• 1/2 tsp. carom seeds ( ajwaiin )
• 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. crushed red chilies
• 1 tbsp. crushed coriander seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt ( or to taste )
• 250 gm. tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 small raw mango, peeled & grated

Method :

• Wash the okra and pat dry with absorbent paper( it should be dry to cut or they will become slimy).
• Slice of tops and and ends and discard. Slice okra crosswise into 1/2 inch thickness, keep aside.
• Heat oil in a wok over medium heat and fry onion till soft.
• Add the okra & cumin seeds; continue frying, stirring gently for another 4 - 5 minutes on High flame.
• Add all the remaining ingredients.
• Mix and cook ( uncovered & stirring occasionally ) on low heat for ( 20 - 25 minutes ) till okra is tender & the sticky texture disappears.
• Fry on medium heat for 2 -3 minutes till it leaves oil.
• Serve hot with chapati / paratha.

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