Bhindi Dopiyaza – Spiced Okra & Onions

Lady fingers, okra, bhindi. Whatever you call them…they tend to split the opinion polls! Some love them. Some hate them-well they think hate them…I am of the opinion that they just haven’t had them cooked well yet!  I am (obviously) a fan and a huge one at that. Okra tends to get a bad rep for it’s slimy texture but with the right recipe, this dish will become a favourite and a firm part of your culinary repetoire.

Containing high levels of vitamin A & B and folic acid, okra is super healthy and quick to make. Layered with heat, tang and slight sweetness, bhindi dopiyaza is perfect gobbled up with buttery chapatis.

Bhindi Dopiyaza

2016-04-02 05:44:14

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Ingredients

1. 3 tbsp olive oil
2. 1 tsp cumin seeds
3. 1 tsp nigella seeds
4. 500g okra
5. 1 large onion, thinly sliced
6. 2 birds eye chillis, finely chopped
7. 1 1/2 tsp salt
8. pinch of sugar
9. 1 tsp garam masala
10. 1/2 tsp paprika
11. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
12. 1 tsp amchur (sun-dried mango powder)
13. 4 cherry tomatoes, halved
14. handful of chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a non stick pan. Now add the cumin and nigella seeds.
2. When they begin to sizzle, place the onions, chillis and okra in the pan and add salt. Mix well and cook on medium heat for approx 5 minutes, mixing every couple of minutes. You will see slime strands at this point.
3. Reduce heat low and place lid on pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, mixing it every couple of minutes.
4. Remove the lid and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the slime strands begin to reduce and eventually disappear.
5. Now add the spices and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and coriander and mix. Check for salt and adjust accordingly. Mix well and remove from heat.

Notes

1. It's important to cook out the okras until the slime strands disappear. Slightly overcooked okra is perfect for this type of dish!

By Monica

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