Bhendi Chi Bhaji (Bhindi Bhaji)
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Bhendi Chi Bhaji (Bhindi Bhaji)
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This is a simple and tasty Goan-style dry preparation of okra with fresh coconut. Not many ingredients in this Bhendi chi Bhaji recipe, still it packs a punch when it comes to flavors and textures.
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Ingredients
- 250 to 300 grams bhindi - rinsed and chopped into ¼ or ½ inch round slices (okra or lady finger)
- ⅓ cup onion - finely chopped
- 1 green chili - chopped
- ¼ cup coconut - grated and fresh
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 to 2 kokum or ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder) or ½ teaspoon lemon juice, optional *check point no 2 in notes below
- 1.5 to 2 tablespoons oil
- salt as required
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves - for garnish (cilantro)
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a kadai (wok) or pan. Add onions and sauté them until they soften and turn translucent.
- Add the green chilies and saute for a minute.
- Add the turmeric powder and stir to combine.
- Add the bhindi (okra) along with the kokum and salt. Stir and mix well.
- Place a lid with a rim on top of the pan. Pour water on the lid.
- On a low heat, steam the okra until they are tender and cooked well.
- In-between keep on checking and stirring the okra.
- When the okra are tender and softened, add grated coconut.
- Stir and cook for a minute.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve Bhendi chi Bhaji with chapati or with dal-rice or sambar-rice.
Notes
- If you don't have kokum, then you can either add ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder) or ½ teaspoon lemon juice.
- You could also omit any of the souring ingredient if you do not prefer a tangy taste in the Bhendi Bhaji.
- Use okra pods that are fresh, green and tender.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
88mg
(4%)
Potassium
489mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
895IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
35.6mg
(40%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 35.6mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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