DRY OKRA | सुकी भेंडी | सूखी भिंडी

The main characteristic of Lady's Finger,yes it's stickiness sometimes leads to a great mess.Who doesn't want crispy Sabji out of it!!!! Here is the recipe that guarantees no mess, completely dry and crispy BHINDI which you can certainly use in Kadhi or Dahi  Bhindi

The recipe starts from choosing good Okra.Let us see how we can choose it without breaking it's end.
Just slightly press the end of Okra a little holding in between two finger.It you feel its hollow, that means its good and has not developed seeds in it.The Okra with seeds is fully grown and is hard in texture.

 

INGREDIENTS:

1. Okra - 400 grams
2. Lime Juice - 1 TBSP
3. Mustarad seeds and Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp each
4. Asofoetida and Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp each
5. Oil - 2 TBsp
6. Salt to taste
7. Garam Masala - 1 tsp (Optional)

STEPS:

• Cut Okra.The dices should not be very thick.In a bowl, transfer Okra and marinate it with Lime Juice (Keep it marinated for around 10 minutes atleast)
• In a shallow pan (As shown in Photo), add oil and let it heat.To that add Mustard Seeds,Cumin seeds.
  
• Once the seeds are fried well, add Asofoetida(Hing) , Turmeric Powder, Salt and Garam Masala
• To that, now add marinated Okra and let it shallow fry.Do not cover with lid.
• Stir Occasionally until shallow fried well.You see the magic of Lime juice when you can literally toss Okra in Pan.

TIPS:

• Use shallow pan so that there is plenty of room for water to evaporate.
• Always keep heat level on Less than medium.(I have covered the knob of my stove in picture above)
• Eat as it is or you can add in Kadhi or make Dahi Bhindi