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Ladies finger pickle, also known as Bhindi ka Achar, is made from fresh ladies finger or okra, curry leaves, different seeds, an assortment of spice powders, and other ingredients. Follow my recipe to know the simple steps to make ladies finger pickle at home.

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Ladies finger pickle is a flavorful spicy condiment that will enhance dining experience.
Serve the pickle with different types of dals, vegetable curries, roti, chapati, naan, paratha, biryani, pulao, steamed rice, dosa, idli, uttapam, samosas, pakoras, kebabs, raita, yogurt rice, mixed vegetable platter, and salads.

Store it in an airtight glass jar in a cool dark place. Optionally, you may refrigerate it for a longer shelf life.
Ladies finger pickle tastes spicy, tangy and savory with a slightly nutty flavor.
Mixed vegetables pickle, mango pickle, lemon pickle, garlic pickle, cucumber pickle, chilies pickle, tomato pickle, and green chili-mango pickle will offer a closely similar taste as ladies finger pickle.

I came across this recipe from a lady who sells diyas outside the temple. One evening, after buying a few, I noticed her eating rotis with something wrapped in banana leaf. She said that it does not need anything else to have rotis if one has this pickle by the side. It keeps her full during long days.

I asked for the recipe and she happily shared it. I made it that weekend. My husband said it had simplicity, and my sons called it “light-lamp food.” Now, it is our festive prep meal. That evening reminded me that faith glows not only in lamps—but also in recipes lit by devotion and daily effort.

How to Make Ladies Finger Pickle? (Step by Step Guide with Images)

Step 1: Take 250 gm ladies finger and wash it thoroughly. Set them aside to dry.

Step 2: Cut the top and bottom of the ladies’ fingers. Then make a fine longitudinal slit in the body.

Step 3: Now, take a small mixing bowl and combine 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, 2 tsp mustard powder, and 1 tsp turmeric powder.

Step 4: Add 3 tbsp lemon juice to the spice mix and stir well.

Step 5: Insert the spice mix into the ladies fingers.

Step 6: Heat 1½ tbsp sesame oil (or you can use sunflower oil) in a wok.

Step 7: Add a pinch of asafoetida to the heated oil.

Step 8: Add 6 to 8 curry leaves and mustard seeds to the wok.

Step 9: When the seeds start to crackle, add all the ladies’ fingers to the wok. Stir-fry the ladies’ fingers for a few minutes until they soften under low flame.