Food Diaries | Pakistani Okra Curry (Bhindi curry)

One of our household favourite dishes to eat and really easy to make. Nigar hates anything green and refuses to try okra/bhindi. 

The hubby is Pakistani and he said it's authentic so that's that ;) 

Okra does not look the best once cooked but let's not judge this dish by the way it looks. I appreciate that it looks mushy but the taste is high up there.

Okra not only tastes great but is full of nutritional benefits; high in antioxidants, vitamin B6 and vitamin C. It also has fibre, calcium, folic acid and is low in calories. 

Grab: 

2 onions 

2 tomatoes 

1 bag of frozen okra (1 kg)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon coriander powder 

1 teaspoon chilli powder 

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 

1 cup water 

fresh chillies (optional) 

oil 

frozen bhindi steams up when added to heat. so cool. 

Method:

1. chop the onions, tomatoes and chillies 

2. sautee with the oil for about 5 mins 

3. add all the spices  and allow to cook for a few mins 

4. add the water and let simmer for about 5 mins 

5. add frozen okra, and stir 

6. just let it cook. I like my okra really soft so i let it cook for about 45 mins. remember to occasionally stir to prevent it from sticking to the pan/burning. 

7. Enjoy! 

Serve with my favourite daal (masoor/red lentils; recipe here). 

Who else loves bhindi here?