Saturday, June 28, 2008

OKRA / BHINDI MASALA



Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1 kg or about 2 lbs of Okra
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 3 tsp - dhana jeera powder(corriander-cumin powder)
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • cilantro to garnish
  • salt to taste

Method

  • Wash your okra under running water and then thoroughly dry the okra with a kitchen napkin or towel.
    Note: Okra needs to be thoroughly dry before cutting
  • Cut off the both ends of the okra and and then slice into thin vertical strips.
  • In a cooking pan, heat oil. When hot, add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
  • Then add, asafoetida powder, dhana-jeera powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt to taste. Stir for half a minute. Your masala is now ready.
  • Now add cut okra and and stir gently but thoroughly so that the masala and okra mixes properly.
  • Put a lid on the vessel and let the vegetable cook under low-medium heat.
  • Stir gently couple of times for about 30 seconds (Note: When taking off the lid to stir, let all the steam go out before stirring).
  • Garnish with cilantro before serving.

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