Achari Bhindi Masala

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Bhindi (Okra) with traditional pickling spices, tomatoes and curd.

Ingredients:

500 gms Bhindi (Okra), slit them length wise

2 tsp chopped ginger

3/4 cup chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup fresh thick curds

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp Garam Masala

3/4 tsp red chilli powder

2 tsp coriander powder

4 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Fresh Coriander chopped

Achaari masala

A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)

2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)

1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds

Method:

• Shallow fry bhindis with 2 tbsp oil. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil another pan and add the achaari masala to it.
• When the seeds crackle, add the ginger and tomatoes. Sauté for 5 minutes till the mixture leaves oil.
• Whisk together the curds, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
• Add this mixture to the pan, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the ladies finger and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Serve hot with rice/missi roti.