Bhindi Bhaja | Bhindi Fry | Okra Stir Fry
Bhindi Bhaja refers to a popular Indian side dish made by stir-frying sliced okra (also known as lady's finger) with spices such as cumin seeds, turmeric powder, green chilies, and salt.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Okra (cut & cleaned)
- ½ tbsp Cumin seed
- ½ tbsp Turmeric powder
- 4 pieces Green chili
- 2 tbsp Mustard oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- To prepare bhindi bhaja, start by cleaning and cutting the bhindi or okra or lady’s fingers into small cubes. Then, heat a wok and add 2 tbsp of mustard oil to it, and heat it.
- Next, add less than ½ tbsp of cumin seeds and sauté them until they emit a pleasant aroma. Add all the lady’s fingers and stir-fry everything.
- Add ½ tbsp of salt and ½ tbsp of turmeric powder to it. Stir-fry everything well over medium heat until the sliminess reduces.
- Once the sliminess has reduced, increase the flame. Stir-fry frequently to prevent burning. Add 4 green chilis (slitted) and stir-fry them nicely.(Pro tip: Do not add the chilis too early; otherwise, they will melt and get fully mixed with the fries.)
- Bhindi Bhaja is now ready. It took 15 minutes to complete the frying.
- Transfer Bhindi Bhaja to a bowl.
- Serve it with steamed rice, paratha, roti or chapati.
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Notes
- Wash the bhindi. Use a paper towel to pat them dry since moisture will result in a slimy dish.
- The pieces should be small and uniform. This will ensure even cooking and perfect frying without making the dish mushy.
- Fry the bhindi in hot but not smoking mustard oil. This will prevent the dish from becoming slimy. Use enough oil to covers the pan.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent proper frying because the steam will make the dish soggy. Fry in batches if needed.
- Add the salt at the right time so that it does not extract more moisture from the bhindi while frying. I cook the dish on medium heat. This will prevent burning and allow even cooking.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Bhindi Bhaja | Bhindi Fry | Okra Stir Fry
Amount per Serving
Calories
109
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
886
mg
39
%
Potassium
409
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
905
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
112
mg
11
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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