Dahi Bhindi (Okra in Yogurt Gravy)

dahi bhindi

Dahi bhindi is a South Indian delicacy. Dahi bhindi is okra or lady's finger cooked in yogurt sauce. This dish is liked by both bhindi lovers and non-lovers alike. Spiced dahi lends a unique taste to otherwise bland bhindi.

Recipe of dahi bhindi

1/2 kg small sized tender bhindi (okra/ladies finger)

1 tbsp besan (gram flour/chickpea flour)

1 tbsp oil

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

2 whole dry red chillies

1 inch piece ginger- crushed

1 1/2 cup yogurt (dahi/ curd) - beaten

1 tsp coriander powder

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1. Remove crown of bhindi and wash. Drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

2. Dry roast besan in a pan on low heat till nice aroma starts coming out of it. Set aside to cool.

3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and dry red chillies.

4. When they change color, add bhindi, besan, coriander powder, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well.

5. Cook bhindi on a medium heat, stirring, for 5 minutes.

6. Add crushed ginger and dahi. Mix well and cook covered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, till bhindi gets cooked. Serve dahi bhindi hot with roti or paratha.