What2Eat
Dahi Achari Bhindi Recipe
North Indian RecipesSide DishVegetarian

Dahi Achari Bhindi Recipe

A vegetarian North Indian Recipes recipe with bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small, onion - chopped, tomato - chopped. Ready in 55 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
690kcal
Estimated Cost
350-500
Carbs86g
Protein35g
Fats23g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

22 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Dahi Achari Bhindi Recipe, we will first make the achari masala

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)
  2. 2

    To prepare the marinade for Achari masala, in a pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, kalonji seeds, carom seeds, fenugreek seeds and dry red chilies

    fennel seeds (saunf)(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)kalonji (onion nigella seeds)(1 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)
  3. 3

    Dry roast the spices and chilies over medium heat till fragrant and slightly browned

  4. 4

    Turn off the heat

  5. 5

    Transfer spices to the jar of mixer and grind into a coarse powder

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)
  6. 6

    Keep the achari powder aside

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)
  7. 7

    Wash and clean the Bhindi

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)
  8. 8

    Wipe the bhindi with a paper towel or a kitchen towel until bhindi is dry

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)
  9. 9

    This is done in order to ensure bhindi does not get mushy while cooking

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)
  10. 10

    Chop them into small pieces and keep aside

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)
  11. 11

    Heat oil in a wok and add the chopped bhindi and sprinkle a little salt and saute till they become soft and charred on the outside

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)onion - chopped(1)tomato - chopped(1)inch ginger - chopped(1)
  12. 12

    Take the Bhindi out and keep it separate

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)
  13. 13

    Into the same wok add a teaspoon of oil and add chopped onions and saute till raw smell goes off

    onion - chopped(1)tomato - chopped(1)inch ginger - chopped(1)
  14. 14

    Now add chopped ginger and fry well till golden

    onion - chopped(1)tomato - chopped(1)inch ginger - chopped(1)
  15. 15

    Add tomatoes and sprinkle salt so that they can turn a little mushy

    tomato - chopped(1)
  16. 16

    Now add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder and the achari masala

    red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)
  17. 17

    Saute until the tomatoes soften

    tomato - chopped(1)
  18. 18

    whisk curd and besan together

    curd (dahi / yogurt)(1 cup)
  19. 19

    Add to the pan and cook until the curd is mixed well and it thickens

    curd (dahi / yogurt)(1 cup)
  20. 20

    Add sautéed ladies finger and salt as per your taste and slow cook the bhindi on low flame with lid closed

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)
  21. 21

    Once the Dahi Achari Bhindi has absorbed all the flavor, turn off the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)onion - chopped(1)tomato - chopped(1)inch ginger - chopped(1)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)
  22. 22

    Serve the Dahi Achari Bhindi Recipe along with Phulka or Methi Lacha Paratha and Boondi Raita by the side for a weekday meal

    bhindi (lady finger/okra) - cut small(500 grams)

Rate this recipe

You might also like

🚀Lazy to cook? Order NowZomatoSwiggy
Original