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Crisp Okra with Indian Pickle Spices. Achari Bhindi. Vegan Recipe.
Crisp Okra with Indian Pickle Spices. Achari Bhindi. A simple fun and super yummy crisp bhindi with pickle spices. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
134 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1.5 cups okra bhindi, smaller okra are better, the bigger ones have big seeds and are tough, cut
- 1/3 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes or chili powder, to taste
Pickle Spice
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1/4 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
- 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi)
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds (dhania)
Instructions
- Dry roast the pickle spices on medium heat, stirring continuously for a minute.
- Grind and keep.( You can make a bigger batch of this spice mix and keep for 2-3 months! Toss chunky veggies with this spice mix for a quick side of vegetables!)
- In a pan, add oil, heat at low-medium heat and spread oil all over the pan.
- Drop in the cut okra. The pan should be big enough to accommodate the cut okra without much overlap.
- Sprinkle the salt, chili and desired quantity of pickle spice mix on the okra to evenly top all pieces.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and mix well, and cook for another 10-15 minutes, partially covered, on Low heat till desired crispiness is achieved
- Serve hot as side with any Indian meal (flat bread, lentil soup) or top any rice dish or eat as you like it.! Simple and yummy(according to hubbs)!!:)
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Notes
- Nutritional value is based on 1 serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Potassium
448mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1220IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
34.5mg
(38%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1220IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 34.5mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.