April 13, 2007

Dahi Bhindi (Okra in mild yogurt gravy)


2 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp Ajwain seeds (Carom)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 medium size red onion, sliced lengthwise
20-25 good fresh Okra, Ladyfinger or Bhindi (Hindi)
1 vine ripe tomato , seeded and sliced lengthwise
1/2 inch ginger, ground into paste
2 cloves of garlic , ground into paste
1/2 tbsp each of turmeric, coriander powder
2 fresh green chillies, diced
2 tbsp thick plain yogurt, whisked
1/2 cup thick plain yogurt whisked with water until the consistency of buttermilk
1/2 tsp paprika
few drops of lemon juice
fresh chopped cilantro for garnish

Heat oil in deep skillet and add Ajwain and cumin seeds. After they start to crackle add onion and stir until translucent. Add Okra , ginger, and tomato. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes. Add garlic, turmeric and coriander powder. stir for a minute. Stir in whisked yogurt(2 tbsp) and cook covered for 3 minutes until Okra gets cooked.
In different pan Take 1/2 cup yogurt whisked with water , heat until there are no lumps. Stir in chopped cilantro and paprika. Stir this yogurt gravy over the Okra and stir in few drops of lemon juice.

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