Interesting Bhindi Recipes?

**Alan** · 3rd April 2006, 02:09 PM

I've tried Bhindi Masala & Bhindi Raita- Any other variations that can be eaten with chappathis?
Thankyou!

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**dev** · 3rd April 2006, 02:58 PM

How do u make bhindi masala?... you have various recipes for it?... If you can let us know ur style of bhindi masala, it'll helps others to tell u how it can be modified...you can try stuffed bhindis if u don't mind a bit more oil in ur diet...

**ayeshasadique** · 3rd April 2006, 03:26 PM

hi Alan
this is how my mom makes bhindi

bhindi - 2 cups (cut into 2cm pieces)
onion - 1 cup , chopped fine
salt
turmeric - 1/4 tsp
red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
coriander powder - 1/4 tsp
cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
oil - 2 tbsp

heat oil in a non stick pan, add all ingredients.
cook on very low heat without covering and without much stirring.
it might take around 10 to 15 minutes.
thats it
can be had with pooris, chappati, curd rice ,etc

**Anoushka** · 3rd April 2006, 04:13 PM

Here is one of the bhindi dishes I make...

Chop bhindi into very thin pieces and dry fry them with some chilli powder and salt

Chop potato into very then pieces and dry fry them with salt, chilli powder and turmeric powder

in the end mix both and fry till crisp...

**dev** · 3rd April 2006, 04:26 PM

Hi Anou,

I do a dish similar to urs... but I cut bindis into ling 2 inch pieces & potatoes into medium sized pieces as well... I microwave these 2 vegs seperately for 3-4 mins & then stir fry both until almost done... add salt, chilli powder, turmeric & a bit of garam masala & cook for a few more mins until done...

**Anoushka** · 3rd April 2006, 04:41 PM

Hi Dev,

your recipe sounds simpler, will try out the microwave thing the next time I do it

**RedPepper** · 3rd April 2006, 07:54 PM

I made stuffed bhindi last week.

Here is KrishnaArjuna's recipe for stuffed okra.

Tender okra - 20nos

For stuffing

Gram flour - 2.5 tsps
Coriander & cumin powders - 1/4 tsp each
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Salt and chilli powder - acc to your taste
Oil - 1 tsp

Remove the topmost stem from okra, slit them open only on one side in such a way that it would be able to hold the stuffing inside. Mix all the stuffing ingredients. Stuff each okra with the mixture. Heat oil in a pan, add the stuffed okras to the pan. Turn them halfway, let them brown on both sides. If you have stuffing mixture left you can add that to the pan too; this will leave the okras nicely coated and will also impart crispy texture to them. This can be eaten either with chapati or rice or better yet as is!!

**RedPepper** · 3rd April 2006, 07:56 PM

Dev, wouldn't the bhindi turn gooey when you microwave it?

Alan, I saw a TV chef pickling bhindi.

**dev** · 4th April 2006, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by RedPepper

Dev, wouldn't the bhindi turn gooey when you microwave it?

It wouldn't turn gooey... I just cook it 30-35% in the microwave & then stir fry it... This is just to reduce the oil usage... But don't microwave in huge quantities at a time...you have to split into batches if u want to make in huge quantities... max 500gms can be microwaved in 1 batch...use a wide vessel...

**Alan** · 4th April 2006, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by dev

How do u make bhindi masala?... you have various recipes for it?... If you can let us know ur style of bhindi masala, it'll helps others to tell u how it can be modified...you can try stuffed bhindis if u don't mind a bit more oil in ur diet...

I don't know the measurements- pardon me- ok, first, I saute chopped bhindi in oil till its brownish - then keep it aside & saute chopped onions tll golden brown, then ginger & green chillies are added. Then after about 3-4 mts, the masala powders & salt are added & sauted then finally, chopped tomatoes are added- when it is soft & done, fried bhindis are added- then it is mixed & cooked with the lid closed.
This is how I do it.