Bhindi ki Sabzi

Lady's finger or bhindi/okra is really healthy vegetble. It provides just 30 calories per 100 g besides containing no saturated fats or cholesterol, isnt it amazing? Nonetheless, they are rich sources of dietary fiber , minerals, and vitamins; often recommended by nutritionists in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs. A simple and tasty recipe of okra/bhindi is given below to include in your day to day meals!

Ingredients:

• Lady's Finger/Bhindi, 250 gms (chopped into 1" thick pieces)
• Oil, 1-2 tblspn
• Cumin seeds, 1/4 tblspn
• Onion, 2 finely chopped
• Tomatoes, 2 finely chopped
• Turmeric, 1/4 tspn
• Red chilli powder, 1 tspn
• Garam masala powder, 1/2 tspn
• Ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tspn
• Salt, to taste
• Coriander leaves, 1-2 tblspn chopped

Serves: 2-3

Category: Veg

Recipe Type: Main Course

Recipe:

• Wash and wipe all the lady's finger well.
• Chop them into 1" pieces.
• In a pan, heat oil.
• Add cumin seeds, as it crackles, add onion
• Fry on medium flame till golden.
• Add Ginger-garlic paste, stir for few seconds.
• Add tomatoes, and fry over medium until its mushy and well tendered.
• Ad turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala powder.

• Mix over low till the raw smell of spices go away.
• Add chopped bhindi.
• Mix all well. Add salt.

• Cover the pan and cook until its tender, stirring in between.

• Add coriander leaves.
• Serve with chapati or as a side dish to dal rice!