Bhindi Sabji is a North Indian side dish which is very easy to prepare. Okra is known as Bhindi in Hindi. One of my cousins gave me this recipe. I tried and tasted it. Really it is very simple and tasty too. Its an awesome side dish for chapati.It is a pure vegetarian dish that okra (lady's finger)sauteed with onions and tomatoes.
Okra pods are nutritious and rich in fiber. Okra is known to have a positive effect on blood sugar control. The okra pods usually used while they are green,tender and at immature stage. Okra pods are among the very low calorie vegetables. They provide just 30 calories per 100 g besides containing no saturated fats or cholesterol. Nonetheless, they are rich sources of dietary fiber.
Okra compose healthy amounts of Vitamin A, and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein. Okra is one of the vegetables with highest levels of these anti-oxidants. Using of Okra prevents lungs diseases and oral cancer.
Here is the recipe of Bhindi Sabji:
INGREDIENTS
Okra - 300 g
Cooking Oil - 1 table spoon
Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Asafoetida powder - 1 pinch
Onion - 2 (small) (chopped)
Tomato - 2 (chopped)
Chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
Coriander Powder - 1 teaspoon
Dried mango powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Coriander leaves -2 table spoon (chopped)
Salt - to taste
METHOD OF PREPARATION
Cut okra into 3 inch pieces. Heat oil in a heavy - bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds to the oil. When it splutter, add turmeric powder and asafoetida powder and saute. Add chopped onion to it and saute well. When onion get translucent, add okra pieces and chopped tomatoes. Saute for a while. Add chilli powder, coriander powder, coriander leaves and dried mango powder and stir well. Add salt and mix well. No need to add water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook in low flame for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Open the lid after 5 minutes. Bhindi Sabji is now get ready to serve. Serve with Chapati or Roti.
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Okra pods are nutritious and rich in fiber. Okra is known to have a positive effect on blood sugar control. The okra pods usually used while they are green,tender and at immature stage. Okra pods are among the very low calorie vegetables. They provide just 30 calories per 100 g besides containing no saturated fats or cholesterol. Nonetheless, they are rich sources of dietary fiber.
Okra compose healthy amounts of Vitamin A, and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein. Okra is one of the vegetables with highest levels of these anti-oxidants. Using of Okra prevents lungs diseases and oral cancer.
BHINDI SABJI
Here is the recipe of Bhindi Sabji:
INGREDIENTS
Okra - 300 g
Cooking Oil - 1 table spoon
Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Asafoetida powder - 1 pinch
Onion - 2 (small) (chopped)
Tomato - 2 (chopped)
Chilly powder - 1 teaspoon
Coriander Powder - 1 teaspoon
Dried mango powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Coriander leaves -2 table spoon (chopped)
Salt - to taste
METHOD OF PREPARATION
Cut okra into 3 inch pieces. Heat oil in a heavy - bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds to the oil. When it splutter, add turmeric powder and asafoetida powder and saute. Add chopped onion to it and saute well. When onion get translucent, add okra pieces and chopped tomatoes. Saute for a while. Add chilli powder, coriander powder, coriander leaves and dried mango powder and stir well. Add salt and mix well. No need to add water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook in low flame for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Open the lid after 5 minutes. Bhindi Sabji is now get ready to serve. Serve with Chapati or Roti.
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