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Bhindi do Pyaza (Okra Stir Fry)

Bhindi do Pyaza is a flavorful Indian dish of crunchy okra cooked with lots of onions, garlic, and aromatic spices. Pair it with dal and rice for a simple indian meal. Vegan & Gluten-free.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Okra (Bhindi) cut into equal 1/2-3/4 rounds
  • 2 tablespoon mustard oil or any vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 2 green chili pepper adjust to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 1 cup onion medium sliced
  • 1 cup onions or pearl onions, cut into squares and layers separated
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  • 2 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder (Amchur)

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and completely dry okra with paper towels. Cut dried okra into rounds, discarding the top. 
  2. Heat a pan on medium heat. Add oil to it, and let it heat. If using mustard oil, heat the oil till it smokes.
  3. Add cumin seeds, green chili pepper, garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the sliced onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. You want the onions to soften, not brown.
  4. Add chopped bhindi, turmeric, and salt. Mix well. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove the lid.
  5. Add the onion squares. Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder. Stir gently and lower the heat and cook for 5-7 more minutes until the bhindi is cooked through.
  6. Add the amchur powder. Gently stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Turn off heat, and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Bhindi do pyaza is ready!

Notes

  • Wash the okra first, and dry thoroughly using a kitchen towel or paper towel. You can also wash and leave it to dry on a kitchen towel overnight.
  • When cooking bhindi, stir it very gently. We don't want to over-stir and break them while cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 26.5g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7.6g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1186mg (49%) Potassium 945mg (27%) Fiber 9.5g (38%) Sugar 7.4g (15%) Vitamin A 3750IU (75%) Vitamin C 90.8mg (101%) Calcium 170mg (17%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 26.5g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7.6g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1186mg 49%
Potassium 945mg 20%
Fiber 9.5g 38%
Sugar 7.4g 15%
Vitamin A 3750IU 75%
Vitamin C 90.8mg 101%
Calcium 170mg 17%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.