Bhindi Bhaji

Name: Bhindi Bhaji
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 300 g okra; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp whole cumin seed; 1 medium onion; 6 garlic cloves; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 2 tomatoes; salt; 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Okra, coriander and tomatoes cooked in a pan and spiced with cumin and chilli for a South Asian starter. It's finished with fresh coriander.

1 hr 25 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 60 min · Cook 25 min · 85 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Soak the okra in fresh cold water for around 30 minutes then let it dry completely. Top and tail the okra then cut into 30mm lengths.
30 min
2
Heat the oil in a wok and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds begin to pop, add the chopped onion and garlic. Stir fry until the onion is translucent.
3
Still in the chili powder, coriander seeds and turmeric and stir fry for about a minute. Add the okra and mix well. Turn the heat to low, cover the pot and cook for about 5 minutes.
5 min
4
Add the chopped tomatoes and salt, mix well, re-cover and cook for a further 5 minutes. Serve garnished with the fresh coriander.
5 min