Besan Bhindi (Besan Wali Bhindi)
User Reviews
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
327 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Besan Bhindi (Besan Wali Bhindi)
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Besan Bhindi ((also called Besan Wali Bhindi) is a dry, tangy, flavorful and spiced okra dish from the Rajasthani cuisine. It features besan a.k.a gram flour as a unique ingredient which gives a nuttty flavor to the dish.
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Ingredients
main ingredients
- 200 to 250 grams okra (bhindi or lady finger), small-sized
- 4 tablespoon gram flour (besan)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder)
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder or cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ tablespoon water - optional
- 3 tablespoons oil for sautéing the bhindi
- ½ tablespoon ghee for frying the gram flour
- salt as required
For garnish
- 1 inch ginger julienned - or cut into thin strips
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon water
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)- optional
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix together the ginger juliennes, lemon juice, sugar and water.
- Keep this pickled ginger aside for a minimum of 30 mins to 1 hour or maximum of 3 hours.
- Rinse and pat dry the okra (bhindi). Slice off the crowns and the tip of the okra pods.
- Then make two or three slits on each bhindi, without breaking them.
Making besan bhindi
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the prepped okra pods. Sauté them till they are crisp and browned.
- Drain the bhindi on paper towels to remove any extra oil.
- In the same pan, add ½ tablespoon ghee.
- Add the gram flour and fry till it changes color and becomes fragrant. Keep on stirring while frying the gram flour so that it does not get burnt.
- You should see the fat releasing from the gram flour.
- Add the bhindi to the besan. Stir to mix and combine.
- Then add all the spice powders (coriander, dry mango powder, red chilli powder and turmeric powder).
- Stir well and sprinkle salt and ½ tablespoon water. Adding water is optional and you can also skip this step.
- Stir and saute, until the roasted gram flour and spice mixture coats the bhindi well.
- Lastly, add garam masala and give a stir.
- While serving, garnish with only the julienned ginger that was soaked in lemon-sugar syrup. You could also opt to garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve Besan wali Bhindi hot with roti or chapati or as a side dish with dal rice or curry rice.
Notes
- Use fresh tender okra pods.
- Ensure that the okra pods are thoroughly dry before you sauté them. Any water or moisture on the pods can make them slimy.
- Adjust the ground spices easily in the recipe.
- You can scale the recipe to make for larger servings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
607mg
(25%)
Potassium
456mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
880IU
(18%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1mg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Vitamin E
9mg
Vitamin K
35µg
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
127µg
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Magnesium
85mg
Phosphorus
112mg
Zinc
1mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 880IU | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | |
| Vitamin K | 35µg | |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 127µg | |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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