2 Ways Bhindi

Peanut Bhindi

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Peanuts - 80 grams

Oil - 30 milliliters

Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon

Dry red chili - 2

Onions - 220 grams

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Red chili - 1 teaspoon

Turmeric - 1 teaspoon

Okra - 530 grams

Blended roasted peanuts - 80 grams

Dry mango powder - 1 teaspoon

PREPARATION

1. Take a pan, add 80 grams peanuts and dry roast until it turns golden brown in color.

2. Remove it form heat and transfer this into a blender.

3. Blend it into a fine powder and keep aside.

4. Heat 30 milliliters oil in a heavy skillet, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 2 dry red chili and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.

5. Then, add 220 grams onions and fry till translucent.

6. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon turmeric and mix it well.

7. Now, add 530 grams okra and mix it well.

8. Cover it with lid and cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.

9. Open the lid and give it a nice stir.

10. Add 80 grams blended roasted peanuts, 1 teaspoon dry mango powder and mix it well.

11. Again cover it with lid and cook for about 10 - 15 minutes on medium heat.

12. Open the lid and give it a nice stir.

13. Remove it from heat.

14. Serve.

Bhindi Do Pyaza

Servings - 2 - 3

INGREDIENTS

Okra - 400 grams

Garlic - 1 tablespoon

Ginger - 1 tablespoon

Curd - 100 grams

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Coriander seeds - 1 tablespoon

Dry red chili - 2

Black peppercorns - 6

Cloves - 2 pods

Oil - 1 tablespoon

Oil - 30 milliliters

Garlic - 1 1/2 tablespoons

Ginger - 1 tablespoon

Onions - 200 grams

Tomato - 280 grams

Salt - 1/2 teaspoon

Red chili - 1 teaspoon

Turmeric - 1 teaspoon

Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon

Dry mango powder - 1 teaspoon

Garam masala - 1 teaspoon

Onions - 280 grams

Coriander - for garnishing

PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 400 grams okra, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 100 grams curd, 1 teaspoons alt and mix it well.

2. Marinate for 20 minutes.

3. Take a pan, add 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 2 dry red chili, 6 black peppercorns, 2 pods cloves and dry roast until it turns golden brown inc olor.

4. Remove it from heat and transfer this into a mortar.

5. Crush them with the help of a pestle. Keep aside.

6. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet, add the prepared masala and mix it well.

7. Add the marinated okra and mix it well.

8. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes on medium heat.

9. Heat 30 milliliters oil in a heavy skillet, add 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger and stir for 1- 2 minutes.

10. Then, add 200 grams onions and fry till translucent.

11. Now, add 280 grams tomato and saute until it turns soft and pulpy.

12. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon dry mango powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala and mix it well.

13. Then, add the cooked okra in it and mix it well.

14. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.

15. Now, add 280 grams onions and mix it well.

16. Cook for another 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.

17. Remove it from heat.

18. Garnish with coriander.

19. Serve hot with roti.