Okra Veggie Bhindi Bhaji Indian Style

Okra called as Bhindi in Marathi. Okra Veggie or Bhindi Bhaji is one of the delicious veggies made to serve with Chapati or Rice. It taste delicious and got health benefits too.

Okra Veggie Bhindi Bhaji Indian Style

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min

Yield: 4 servings Serving size: 1 Serving 
Calories per serving: 30 

Ingredients:
Fresh Bhindi or Okra:1/2 lbs
Vegetable Oil:3 tablespoons 
Mustard Seeds: 1/2 tablespoon
Cumin Seeds: 1/2 tablespoon
Medium Size Onion: 1
Red or Green Chilies:2
Ginger Garlic Paste:1/2 tablespoon
Turmeric:1/4 tablespoon
Garam Masala:1/4 tablespoon
Salt:To Taste

Directions:

1. Cut the fresh Okra or Bhindi in small round shape. Wash and Dry Bhindi before cutting.

Okra or Bhindi

2· In pan add 3 Spoons of Oil.
3· Once Oil is heated add Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds followed by chopped Onions.
4· Once Onions started getting little golden add chopped Red/Green Chilies
5· Fry Onions and Chilies till golden color
6· Add Turmeric, Garam Masala, Ginger Garlic Paste
7· Add chopped Okra or Bhindi to the mixture
8· Stir it Masala and Bhindi together
9· Add Salt to taste
10· Stir it once and let it cook open for about 5 minutes on medium heat
11· Cover the pan and let it cook about 5 more minutes
12. Open the lid and let it cook on high heat about 2-3 minutes to get crisps Okra or Bindi

 Tips:

• Pat dry the Okra or Bhindi before chopping as it will sticky otherwise
• Chop Okra or Bhindi at-least 1 hour before cooking so it will be not sticky while cooking

Serving Suggestions:

Okra Veggie or Bhindi Bhaji can be served with Chapati or Rice

Nutrient fact:

Okra Veggie or Bhindi Bhaji has great health benefits. It has low saturated fats and low sodium. It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Vitamin B6. Great Value added as this is rich in Dietary Fiber.