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Thursday, 27 December 2018

Besani Garlic Bhindi (Okra Stir Fry - Rajasthani Style)


         This is my version of a traditional Rajasthani cuisine. It is a simple and a yummy okra curry with some garlicky flavour, which can be made in a jiffy. I made it extra spicy and tangy to suit my taste. It is a dry side dish to be relished with chapatis, but it can also be had with dal-chawal. So do give it a try by checking out an easy step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 








  • 400 gms. bhindi (Okra), cut into 1" thickness
  • 2-3 tbsp. oil
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
  • 1 tbsp. garlic, chopped 
  • 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour 
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp. red chili powder
  • 1 tsp. coriander powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. coriander leaves 





          Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds. Sauté for a few seconds. Add the garlic, green chilies and asafoetida. Fry till the garlic changes colour.


          Add the besan and sauté till you get a nice aroma. Immediately add the bhindi, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and red chili powder.


          Mix everything well and cook, covered on a low to medium flame till done. Sprinkle water and stir at intervals.

          When done, add lemon juice and coriander leaves. Give it a stir and switch off the flame. Serve as a side dish with either chapatti or rice.




                                              Cut okra to 1" thickness. 



                             Heat oil & temper with cumin seeds. Add garlic, green chilies
                             & asafoetida. Fry till garlic changes colour.



                                              Add besan & saute till you get a nice aroma. 




                      Add bhindi, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder &
                      red chili powder. Mix well & cook, covered, till done. Sprinkle water &
                      stir at intervals.



                                 When done, add coriander leaves..... 




                               ....and lemon juice Give it a stir & switch off the flame. 






                                Serve as a side dish with either chapatti or rice.















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