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Dahi bhindi recipe- tangy and mildly spiced okra in yogurt curry served for lunch in a white serving bowl.
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Dahi Bhindi Recipe (Dahi Wali Bhindi)

Dahi bhindi recipe is an easy and tasty north Indian side dish made with okra and yogurt
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 184kcal

Ingredients

Preparing okra for dahi bhindi

  • 200 grams okra fresh and tender
  • 1 tablespoon oil

For tomato paste

  • 2 tomatoes ripe and big
  • 10 cashews

For dahi bhindi curry

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1/3 cup yogurt fresh and smooth
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cream
  • 1 teaspoon kasuri methi
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

For tomato paste

  • Puree 2 chopped tomatoes and 10 cashews into a smooth paste. Set aside.

Preparing okra for dahi bhindi

  • Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is medium hot add the chopped okra pieces. Saute in high flame continuously for 4 minutes. Saute until the okra pieces slightly char and wilt. Sauteing in high flame helps in reducing the okra slime. Remove the sauteed bhindi to a plate.

For dahi bhindi curry

  • Temper cumin seeds in hot oil. Add crushed ginger garlic and saute till raw smell goes off.
  • Add chopped onions and saute till it turns soft.
  • Now add the tomato paste and mix well.
  • Next we add the spice powders and chili powder. Add cumin powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and chilli powder.
  • Saute well till the spice powders blend well with tomato paste and fat is released from sides.
  • Now add 1 cup water. You can add water to the mixer jar you used to make tomato paste and use that. Mix well and simmer for 7-8 minutes.
  • Reduce the flame to lowest. Add well whisked curd and keep stirring continuously until very well combined.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and season with salt. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Then sauteed okra pieces and mix gently. Simmer for a minute or two.
  • Now add some fresh cream if desired. Mix well. Finally add crushed kasuri methi and mix well. Serve dahi bhindi hot or warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1385IU | Vitamin C: 29.3mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1.7mg