Okra & Potato Stir Fry / Aloo Bhindi Ki Sabzi ( Vegan Recipe)

This is really simple Okra and potato dish that you can make just under 15 minutes..I don't like to add tomatoes in this dish as it makes both potato and okra very mushy..Do check out my post on great tips on How To Make Perfect Slime Free Okra

Okra & Potato Stir Fry / Aloo Bhindi Ki Sabzi ( Vegan Recipe)
Preparation Time:- 10 Minutes
Cooking Time:- 15 Minutes
Serves:- 4-6

Ingredients:-

Oil:- 3 Tbsp
Cumin seeds:- 1 Tsp
Mustard Seeds:- 1 Tsp
Potato( Peeled & Cut into small pieces ):- 2
Bhindi/Okra:- 3 Cups( Cut into small pieces
Haldi/Turmeric Powder:- 1 Tsp
Red Chilli powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder:- 1 Tsp
Salt as per taste
Dry Mango powder/Aamchoor powder:- 1 Tsp

Procedure:-

1) Heat the oil in a non stick pan on a medium heat.When hot add cumin & mustard seeds.

2) When the seeds start to crackle, Add potato and fry for couple of minutes.

3) Add okra, turmeric, red chilli powder and garam masala and mix everything well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

4) Add dry mango powder and mix everything. Let it cook uncovered util done.( stirring in between )

Serve hot with Chapati/ Indian Bread...Enjoy:)

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Okra & Onions Stir Fry / Bhindi Aur Pyaz Ki Sabzi / Vegan Recipe

Quick & Simple stir fry of okra & onions with blend of Indian spices. Use fresh okra for best flavor but can also opt for frozen chopped okra to save on the prep time.

Okra & Onions Stir Fry / Vegan Recipe

Preparation Time:- 10 minutes
Cooking Time:- 15-20 minutes
Serves:- 3-4

Ingredients:-

Oil:- 2 Tbsp
Onion:- 1 Medium, finely sliced
Okra:- 3 Cups
Salt
Turmeric Powder:- 1/4 Tsp
Red Chilli powder:- 1/4 Tsp
Coriander powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Aamchoor Powder:- 1/2 Tsp

Procedure:-

1) Heat oil in a non stick pan on a medium heat.

2) When hot add onion and fry for 1 minute.

3) Add okra and cook until okra starts to brown little bit on edges ( do not stir very often , cook on low heat).

4) Add all the spices and salt and mix everything well.

5) Cook until okra is tendered and cooked through.

Serve hot any dal/lentil & rice or roti on the side.

Enjoy:)

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Stuffed Okras With Peanuts & Sesame / Bharwa Bhindi

In this recipe Okra/Bhindi is stuffed with peanuts, sesame & spice mixture. This makes a lovely and tasty dinnertime presentation and are perfect to serve as a side dish with any curry or rice with lentils. Choose unblemished firm, small to medium size okra for this dish.Leftover spice mixture can be added directly into the okra while cooking.

Ingredients:-

Okra/Bhindi:- 1 pound
Ground cayenne pepper:- 1/2 to 1/3 Tsp
Ground cumin:- 1/2 Tsp
Ground coriander:- 1/2 Tsp
Grated fresh ginger:- 1 Tbsp
Salt
Ground peanuts:- 1 Tbsp
Sesame seeds:- 1/2 Tsp
Oil:- 2-3 Tbsp

Procedure:-

1)Wash and dry the okra completely using paper towels.

2) Cut the tops and the bottoms, slit along the length of each okra for the stuffing.

3)Combine the cayenne,cumin,coriander,ginger,salt,peanuts and sesame seeds in a small bowl to make the stuffing.

4) Use a small spoon to fill each okra with 1/2 Tsp of the stuffing.

5) Heat the oil in a large non stick pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place the okra in the pan.

6) Cook for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and stir so that all sides of the okra are crisper, about 5-10 minutes.

Serve hot with any curry or rice with lentils or roti/parathas.

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Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Okra) Recipe

A crispy, crunchy way of enjoying the goodness of Okra, coated with gram flour then deep fried, it can be served as a side dish or serve before meal as a starter or serve as snack.

Ingredients:-

Okra/Bhindi:- 1/2 Cup , ( cut top and bottom ,then slice very thin pieces lengthwise)
Salt
Turmeric:- 1/8 Tsp
Red Chilli Powder:- 1/8 Tsp
Aamchoor/Dry Mango Powder:-1/8 Tsp
Sesame seeds:- 1/4 Tsp
Coriander Powder:- 1/8 Tsp
Cumin Powder:-1/8 Tsp
Fennel Seed Powder:- 1/8 Tsp
Besan/Gram flour/Chickpea flour:- 1 Tbsp
Chaat Masala to sprinkle on top

Procedure:-

1. Mix everything in a bowl except chaat masala. Let it sit for 30 minutes to marinade.(The salt makes the okra release water, which makes the besan/chickpea flour stick to them, and it will get nicely marinated,If it looks still dry add a teaspoon of water at a time,just enough to make the besan stick to the okra.)

2. Heat oil in a pan over moderate flame till smoking.

3. Fry the okra ensuring they do not stick to each other, till crisp and brown.

6. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.

8. Sprinkle chaat masala on top ,Serve hot.

Tastes best with any Indian bread or just like that!

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