Bhindi Kadhi

• Dry okra for 30 mins

Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.

• 2-3 teaspoons oil
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
• ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 2 whole dried red chilies
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 250-300g okra, cut lengthwise into thin strips
• Salt to taste
• 500 ml slightly sour buttermilk (or sour yogurt mixed with water)
• 2 tablespoons gram flour
• 10-12 curry leaves
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic-green chili paste
• 1 tablespoon coriander-cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar (adjustable to taste)
• A generous handful chopped fresh cilantro
• Red chili flakes for garnish
• 1 whole dried red chili for garnish

1. 1Heat 2-3 teaspoons of oil in a steel kadai.
2. 2Perform a tempering by adding ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds, ¼ teaspoon of asafoetida, ¼ teaspoon of fenugreek seeds, and two whole dried red chilies to the hot oil.
3. 3Stir in ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder.
4. 4Add the thinly sliced okra, sprinkle with salt, and stir to combine with the spices.
5. 5Cover the kadai with a glass lid and cook the okra on a low flame for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6Stir the okra again, cover for another few minutes, totaling around 10 minutes of cooking time, until the okra is tender.
7. 7In a clear glass bowl, pour 500 ml of buttermilk, add two tablespoons of gram flour, and whisk vigorously until smooth and lump-free.
8. 8Once the okra is cooked, remove the lid and add 10-12 curry leaves, two teaspoons of ginger-garlic-green chili paste, one tablespoon of coriander-cumin powder, and two teaspoons of sugar.
9. 9Mix all these ingredients well with a metal spatula.
10. 10Pour the buttermilk-besan mixture into the kadai with the spiced okra, stirring continuously on a low flame to prevent clumping.
11. 11Add salt to season the kadhi base.
12. 12Bring the kadhi to a gentle boil and simmer for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing it to thicken.
13. 13Stir in a generous amount of chopped fresh cilantro.
14. 14Allow the kadhi to simmer for another two minutes before it is ready to be served.

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