How to make Punjabi Bhindi -
Lady fingers cooked in punjabi style with fresh indian spices.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Ladyfingers (bhindi),
Cuisine : Punjabi
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
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Punjabi Bhindi Recipe Card
Hindi: bhindi
Also called as okra and gumbo in the rest of the world, ladyfingers are had best when cooked fresh. Stuff with a tangy masala, deep-fry to crisp with peanuts, serve in raita or batter fry as pakoras, this finger is definitely an all-rounder! It even takes the sour of lemon or dry mango powder very well. When buying, look for young pods free of bruises, tender but not soft, and no more than four inches long.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Punjabi Bhindi Recipe
Ladyfingers (bhindi) 500 grams
Onions 2 large
Green chillies 3-4
Oil 5-6 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Dry mango powder (amchur) 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Wash and wipe bhindis with a wet cloth. Cut both ends and make two inch long pieces. Slit bhindi horizontally without cutting them into two. Peel, wash and finely slice onions. Remove stems, wash and slit green chillies into two.
Step 2
Heat oil in a kadai and add cumin seeds. Add finely sliced onions and sauté till light golden. Add green chillies and sauté for half a minute. Add bhindi and sprinkle red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder over the bhindi.
Step 3
Mix well and cook covered over low heat stirring occasionally for five to seven minutes. Add salt and amchur powder and cook for further two minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 994 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 61.5 gm
Protein : 13.4 gm
Fat : 77.2 gm
Other : 26.5gm
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