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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Simple Bhindi fry


Okra or Bhindi is a good source of Vitamin A,B complex, C en E and Iron. It is rich in fiber, low in calories and Fat free.
You can buy these in Indian/Surinami tokos in the Netherlands.
It goes very well with Chapati's and Rice.
There are many ways to cook Okra.
You can fry it together with the Potatos or with peanut powder or with Tomato and grated fresh coconut.
Okra is a bit sticky but few minutes after frying it becomes dry and crispy.
Here is a yummy recipe for Okra's with potatoes.





Ingredients:
  • Bhindi / Ladies finger / Okra - 300g 
  • Potatos - 2 medium sized
  • Mustard seeds - 1tsp
  • Curry leaves - 5-6
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4tsp
  • Chilli powder - 1/4tsp
  • Salt - 1/2tsp (or as reqd)
  • Vegetable oil - 2tbsp
Method:
  1. Cut the bhindi and potatoes in small cubes.
  2. Boil the potatoes for 10mins, strain the water and keep it aside.
  3. You can skip the potatoes if you want. (See the picture without potatoes)
  4. Heat oil in a broad nonstick pan and let the mustard seeds split.
  5. Add the curry leaves and let it sizzle.
  6. Add the potatoes and the Bhindi's now.
  7. Sprinkle the turmeric powder, chilly powder, Salt and mix well.
  8. Once the bhindi shrinks and becomes not so sticky, taste it and adjust the seasoning.
  9. Serve it with Chapathis.