Shahi Bhindi Recipe – शाही भिन्डी: Bhindi means okra, and as the name suggests, “Shahi” refers to a rich style of cooking. So, what makes this dish Shahi? When okra is cooked in a rich and creamy cashew nut gravy with Indian spices, it becomes Shahi Bhindi. This is a favorite dish of many people in India because of its delicious taste.
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Shahi Bhindi
Course: Dinner, Lunch, MainCuisine: Indian4
servings15
minutes35
minutes155
kcal50
minutesThis Shahi Bhindi made by using rich Indian Spices. Can have as main course dish with chapatti or paratha.
Ingredients
Okra (भिंडी) – 300 grams
Onion (प्याज) – 2
Tomato (टमाटर) – 1
Coriander Leaves (हरा धनिया) – 3-4 spring
Ginger (अदरक) – 1 inch
Garlic (लहसुन) – 3-4 cloves
Red Chilli (लाल मिर्च) Powder – 1 tsp.
Turmeric (हल्दी) Powder – 1/2 tsp.
Garam Masala (गरम मसाला) – 1 tsp.
Kasoori Methi (कसूरी मेथी) – 1/2 tbsp.
Cumin Seeds (जीरा) – 1 tsp.
Cashew Nuts (काजू) – 15
White Sesame Seeds (सफेद तिल) – 1 tbsp.
Fennel Seeds (सौंफ) – 1 tsp.
Oil (तेल) – 3 tbsp.
Salt (नमक) as per taste.
Directions
- Wash, dry, trim top-bottom and diagonally slice each okra (भिंडी). Finely chop coriander leaves (हरा धनिया), onion (प्याज) and tomato (टमाटर). Make a paste of ginger-garlic (अदरक-लहसुन) paste. Keep aside.
- Soak cashew nuts (काजू) in water for 15-20 minutes and make a smooth paste with white sesame seeds (सफेद तिल) and fennel seeds (सौंफ). Keep aside.
- Heat pan with 1 tbsp. oil and fry sliced okra (भिंडी) till golden brown, take out of pan and keep aside.
- Now heat 2 tbsp. oil in pan and add cumin seeds (जीरा), when cumin seeds (जीरा) start crackling add chopped onion (प्याज) and sauté till become translucent. Add ginger-garlic (अदरक-लहसुन) paste and sauté till raw aroma of garlic (लहसुन) goes away.
- After that add Red chilli (लाल मिर्च) powder, Turmeric (हल्दी) powder, Garam masala, hand crushed Kasoori methi (कसूरी मेथी) and salt as per taste. Sauté for a minute.
- Add chopped tomato (टमाटर) and sauté till oil separates from the sides of masala. Add fried okra (भिंडी) and mix well; make sure okra (भिंडी) coated well with masala. Finally add cashew nuts (काजू) paste. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of water, mix gently and cook simmer for 4-5 minutes. Once water completely mix with masala and oil float on top, its read.
- Take it out on serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander leaves (हरा धनिया). Serve hot with chapattis or paratha.
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