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Dahi Bhindi (okra in yoghurt sauce)

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This tangy dish tastes great with hot Chapatis (Indian flatbread) and Lehsuni Daal (garlic flavored lentils).

Ingredients:

  • 500 gms okra tops and tails removed and then cut into 1" pieces
  • 3 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp onions seeds
  • 2 large onions cut into slices
  • 2 large tomatoes cut into cubes
  • 2 tsps coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 3 tbsps yogurt
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped fresh coriander to garnish

Preparation:

  • Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin and onion seeds. When they stop spluttering, add the sliced onions.
  • Fry till the onions are golden. Add all the spices and stir well. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Now add the okra and mix. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, yogurt and salt to taste and mix well.
  • Cook till okra is soft.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with hot Chapatis (Indian flatbread) and Lehsuni Daal (garlic flavored lentils).
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