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Bhindi-Do-Pyaza / Bhindi Fry / [Okra-Onion Fry]

Bhindi-Do-Pyaza is a very popular dish of North India. It is called "Do Pyaza" because the onions are added in double the quantity than found in any other vegetable preparation




Ingredients:

Bhindi [Okra/Lady finger] - 2 cups
Onion - 2 medium, thick slice
Ginger - 1tbsp [grated]
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1tsp
Corriander powder - 1.5 tsp
Red chillie powder - to taste
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Mango powder [Khatai] 1.5 tsp
Salt to taste
Canola oil - 3 tbsp or more

Method:

Wash okra and pat dry with paper towel. Remove the top of okra and slice the remaining okra into 1 inch slices [Optional: Sprinkle some salt and keep it aside ]

Heat oil on medium heat, add cumin seeds and let it crackle. Now add ginger followed by onion and fry till the onion slices get glossy and still retain the pink color

Add okra and stir for a minute, add salt and all the powder spices except mango powder. Stir fry on medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Next cover it with a lid and let it simmer for 10 minutes [keep stirring in between]. Cook till okra is soft and adjust for seasoning. Sprinkle mango powder and mix it thoroughly over low flame.

Serve hot with roti (chapati) or paratha as a side dish
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This is my "Side dish for chapathi" hosted by Viki of Viki's Kitchen

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lubnakarim06 said…
Wow....very yum...Iam also going to post this soon....but i will not add mango powder and garam masala...will try adding them next time....
August 29, 2009 at 1:39 AM
Parita said…
Perfect with rotis and phulkas!
August 29, 2009 at 2:53 AM
Unknown said…
Looks tempting....wat a coincidence have just posted a okra recipe and here come with urs!
August 29, 2009 at 3:25 AM
Hari Chandana P said…
Yummyy dish... Gr8 job.. :)
August 29, 2009 at 5:13 AM
Priya Suresh said…
Simple yet a delicious okra fry..looks yumm!
August 29, 2009 at 5:39 AM
Unknown said…
Delicious Bhindi fry, the click looks fabulous.
August 29, 2009 at 7:07 AM
Abhilash said…
Just now I saw this dish somewhere and commented... Bhindi is the best for chappaties....awsome...

But I do not like when people use it in curry...

Bhindi ki sabji... mm... jabardast ...
Your snaps look nice
August 29, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Unknown said…
Renu, regarding your question the milk powder, i used Alba Non fat instant milk powder rbst free.
August 29, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Sailaja Damodaran said…
congrats..collect ur award from www.sailajakitchen.com
August 31, 2009 at 3:06 PM
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