Pakistani•healthy
Bhindi ki Sabzi
Simple okra dish with a few spices and lovely flavor!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb Okra
- 3-4 dried whole red chillies
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½-3/4 red chilli flakes
- 3/4-1 salt
- Oil for cooking (a little less than ¼ cup)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the okra into 1/2 cm coins.
- 2
Heat oil in a saucepan, when it shimmers add the cumin seeds and dried whole red chillies
- 3
Add the the salt and the chilli flakes to the oil, then add the okra and stir deftly to coat well.
- 4
Cook uncovered on medium heat, stirring it every 5-6 minutes, the bhindi will darken, and cook through in 15-18 minutes for soft tender bhindi.
- 5
For a darker bhindi with more of a chew turn the heat up and saute a few more minutes until it's to your desired doneness. Adjust seasoning.