Dahi aur Bhindi (Yogurt Okra)

Ingredients

• 400 g Okra (Cut in half lengthwise)
• 4.5 tbsp Cooking oil (Source states 4–5 tbsp)
• 13.5 Curry leaves (Source states 12–15 leaves)
• 2 Onion (Medium, sliced)
• 1 tbsp Garlic (Crushed)
• 4 tbsp Water
• 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt (Or to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Sugar (Optional)
• 1.5 tsp Coriander powder
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1.5 tsp Red chili powder (Or to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper powder
• 1.5 cup Plain yogurt
• 2 tsp Green chili (Crushed)
• 2 tbsp Gram flour (Roasted)
• 1 tbsp Fresh coriander (Chopped; added before the final cooking step)
• Fresh coriander (Chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the okra in half lengthwise and set it aside.

2. 2

   Heat the cooking oil in a wok.

3. 3

   Add the okra, mix well, and fry over medium heat until light golden and crispy. Remove the fried okra from the wok and set it aside.

4. 4

   Using the same wok, add the curry leaves, sliced onion, and crushed garlic. Mix well and sauté until the onion is translucent.

5. 5

   Add the water, Kashmiri red chili powder, pink salt, sugar if using, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for 1–2 minutes.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, add the crushed green chili and roasted gram flour to the yogurt. Whisk well until combined.

7. 7

   Add the yogurt mixture to the wok and mix well. Cover and cook over low heat for 6–8 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the fried okra and mix well to coat it with the yogurt sauce.

9. 9

   Add the chopped fresh coriander. Cover and cook over low heat for 2–3 minutes.

10. 10

    Garnish with additional chopped fresh coriander and serve with boiled rice.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of boiled rice; it is suggested as an accompaniment rather than listed as an ingredient.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• vegetarian
• South Asian
• stovetop
• quick recipe
• okra
• yogurt-based
• spicy