Dahi Bhindi (Okra cooked with Yogurt)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 medium-sized onion thinly sliced
- 35-40 fresh okra cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp amchur powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt beaten till smooth
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide non-stick pan and saute cumin seeds till they begin to sizzle. Add in onions and fry for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat till lightly browned.
- Add in okra and stir-fry on high heat, tossing occasionally, for a few minutes till it starts to brown along the edges and the sliminess starts to disappear.
- Add in spices, season with salt and stir-fry for a few minutes mixing everything well. Lower the heat and slowly stir in the yogurt. Cook covered on low heat for another 1-2 minutes.