Dahi Bhindi

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the okra cut both ends, and cut them into about 1-inch pieces. I have used about 35 medium size okra after cutting, they are about 2 cups.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat and stir fry the okra till they are tender. This should take about 7-8 minutes.

Step 3

Take them out in a bowl and use the same pan for making gravy.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil, over medium heat. After the oil is moderately hot add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and asafetida as the seeds crack, turn down the heat to low.

Step 5

Add the besan and stir fry for about 1 minute until it has a light aroma, and is golden brown in color. Besan gives the thickness to gravy.

Step 6

Add yogurt, turmeric, chili powder and coriander powder. Mix it well. And cook until the spice mix comes together, and you should be able to see the oil leaving the sides of spice mix. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Spice mix is ready add about 1/2 cup of water and salt, bring it to boil. Add okra and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, on low heat.

Step 8

Suggestions: You can make so many different dishes using this gravy. Instead of okra use potatoes, paneer, green peas, mixed vegetables, or any vegetable you have.