La-jawab Sabut Bhindi

Fresh okra (bhindi) is deep-fried then simmered in a spiced tomato and ginger sauce in this vegetarian side dish that is an Indian delicacy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ¾ cup water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• oil for frying
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger
• 3 tomatoes, quartered
• 1 ¾ pounds okra, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• ¼ teaspoon dried mango powder (amchoor)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan. Deep-fry okra, 5 at a time, in hot oil until softened and dark green, about 5 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 2

Place tomatoes and ginger in a food processor; grind into a paste.

Step 3

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin; fry until golden, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato-ginger paste, salt, chile pepper, turmeric, mango powder, coriander, and garam masala. Cook until oil separates and sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add yogurt; cook until oil separates again, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in water and bring sauce to a boil. Add fried okra. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until flavors combine, 5 to 6 minutes.