Achari Bhindi

Achari Bhindi

2018-07-30 21:40:04

A tangy sabzi, cooked in onion tomato masala, perked up with aromatic achaari spices (homemade) which gives this Achari Bhindi a super peppy flavor and aroma too. A must try! 😋

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

40 min

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

40 min

Ingredients for the spice mix

1. Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
2. Coriander seeds - 1 Tsp
3. Fennel seeds - 1 Tsp
4. Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp
5. Onion seeds / Kalonji - 1/2 Tsp
6. Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 Tsp
7. Dry red chilies - 2

Other ingredients

1. Okra/ Ladyfinger/ Bhindi - 250 gms (cut into half )
2. Asafoetida - 1/4 Tsp
3. Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
4. Onion - 1, medium, chopped
5. Tomato - 1, large, chopped
6. Ginger - 1 inch piece, finely chopped
7. Garlic - 1 Tbsp, finely chopped
8. Green chilies - 1 Tsp, finely chopped
9. Dry red chili - 1, break into half
10. Salt to taste
11. Turmeric powder - 3/4 Tsp
12. Red chili powder - 1/2 Tsp
13. Mustard oil - 4 Tbsp
14. Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, onion seeds, fenugreek seeds, dry red chilies in a pan on a low flame for a minute or until the spices are fragrant. Let it cool and grind the spices into a coarse powder. Set it aside.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add bhindi and sauté for 4-5 minutes ( it should not be mushy). Switch off the flame and keep it aside )
3. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp of oil in a pan ( you can use the same pan ). Add asafoetida and cumin seeds, let it crackle. Now add dry red chili, ginger, garlic and green chilies, let it sauté for few seconds.
4. Add chopped onions, mix and sauté till the onions turn light brown in color. Then add the prepared spice mix. Mix well and add tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder. Stir and cover with the lid and cook for 5 minutes. Then add red chili powder, add the sautéed bhindi, gently mix it with the masala. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.
5. Serve hot with Phulka or parantha.

By Abha Nakra Jolly

Hungry soul by Abha https://hungrysoulbyabha.com/

How to make Achari Bhindi step by step photo:

1. Roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, onion seeds, fenugreek seeds, dry red chilies in a pan on a low flame for a minute or until the spices are fragrant. Let it cool and grind the spices into a coarse powder. Set it aside.

2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add bhindi and sauté for 4-5 minutes ( it should not be mushy). Switch off the flame and keep it aside )

3. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp of oil in a pan ( you can use the same pan ). Add asafoetida and cumin seeds, let it crackle. Now add dry red chili, ginger, garlic and green chilies, let it sauté for few seconds.
Add chopped onions, mix and sauté till the onions turn light brown in color. Then add the prepared spice mix. Mix well and add tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder.

4. Stir and cover with the lid and cook for 5 minutes. Then add red chili powder, add the sautéed bhindi, gently mix it with the masala. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

5. Serve hot with Phulka or parantha.