Achari Bhindi: Spicy Okra Curry

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Acahri bhindi is a special recipe that is popular in North India. This Indian curry is made with lady's finger or okra. Achari Bhindi is a spicy vegetables recipe but it is not made with 'achar' or pickles. It is made with lots of red chillies and tomatoes making it look red hot and spicy, which is how an Indian curry is supposed to look. The dish is too spicy so do not try it if you do not have a palate to digest a spicy vegetable recipe.

Acahari bhindi is a pretty versatile Indian curry. You can have it on a special occasion or just like that.

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Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• Lady's finger or Bhindi- 250 grams (chopped)
• Chaat masala- 1tbsp
• Amchoor or Dry mango powder- 1tsp
• Red Chilli power- 1tsp
• Turmeric- 1/2tsp
• Cumin power- 1tsp
• Coriander powder- 1tsp
• Carom seeds (kalounji)- 1/2tsp
• Fennel seeds (saunf)- 1/2tsp
• Fenugreek seeds (methi)- 1/2tsp
• Onion- 1 (sliced)
• Ginger-garlic paste- 1tbsp
• Tomatoes- 2 (sliced)
• Green Chillies- 3 (slit)
• Oil- 2tbsp
• Salt- as per taste

Procedure

1. Mix all the powdered spices namely, red chilli, coriander, cumin, chaat masala and dry mango powder together.

2. Now chop the bhindi into 1 inch pieces and marinate with this masala for 10-15 minutes.

3. Heat oil in a pan and season it with fennel seeds, carom seeds and fenugreek seeds.

4. Add the sliced onions to the pan and saute for 3-5 minutes on medium flame.

5. Then add the marinated bhindi to the pan. Stir regularly and saute on low flame for 5-7 minutes.

6. Add the ginger-garlic paste to the pan and blend it in. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame.

7. Add the chopped tomatoes and sprinkle salt. Mix it well; cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes.

Achari bhindi is ready to be served with hot phulkas (rotis) and dal.