Bhindi Bhaji - Maharashtrian Style (Okra Stir Fry)
A simple everyday kind of vegan recipe. This is a Maharashtiran style bhindi recipe in which kokam and goda masala has been used.
Ingredients
- 500 gms Bhindi / Okra / Bhendi
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/4th teaspoon Hing (Asafoetida)
- 1 Onion, finely chopped o
- 5-6 Kokam Petels or 1/2 tablespoon raw mango powder
- 1 tablespoon Goda Masala
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons Oil
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry okra / bhindi. Chop them into medium roundles.
- Now in a thick bottom kadhai / pan (preferably non-stick) heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
- Add turmeric powder, hing (asafoetida) along with finely chopped onion and stir well.
- Saute onions for about 5 minutes. Add chopped bhindi / okara and mix well.
- Now without covering the vegetable, cook bhindi / okra on low to medium flame for about 5-7 minutes.
- After 5-7 minutes, add spices and seasoning that is red chilli powder, goda masala or(1 tsp cumin powder & 1 tablespoon coriander powder), sugar and salt. If you are using kokam petals, then add the kokam now.
- Cook bhindi / okra on a low to medium flame till it is perfectly cooked. Now if you are using raw mango powder or lemon juice add it right now just before switching off the flame and mix well.
- Flavourful vegan bhindi bhaji / okra stir fry is ready.
- Serve with a flatbread of your choice or along with dal rice.
Notes
If you do not have Maharashtrian goda masala then use coriander powder and cumin powder instead.
If kokam is not available, use amchur powder (dry mango powder), tamarind pulp or lemon juice instead.
If using raw mango powder or lemon juice, then add these just before switching off the flame.
