Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Simple Bhindi Curry (Okra Curry)

Ingredients:

Oil - 1 and 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1tbsp
Urad dal - 1tbsp
Chana dal - 1tbsp
Dried red chillies - 1 ( broken into pieces)
Okra (bhindi) - 150 gr
Onion - 1 big one ( diced into cubes)
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 10

Procedure:

1. Cut okra into small rings and let them dry for 10 min.
2. Take oil in pan or kadai, once oil is hot add the mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter add urad dal, chana dal and dried red chillies . Fry till the dal turn brown in color and crunchy.
3. Add the Onions and saute them till they become translucent.
4. Add the okra and continue to fry till they are also cooked. It will take about 10 min.
5. Add curry leaves, salt, turmeric and red chilli powder and mix well. Continue to cook for about 2 to 4 min.
6. Switch off the stove and serve with rice.

Hint: To spice it up and serve with roti, add 1 tsp of Cumin powder and 1 tsp of Coriander powder. Mix well and serve.

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