Recipe for Achaari Dahi Bhindi
Ingredients
- 500 gms (approx 30 nos) ladies finger (bhindi)
- 2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
- 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh thick curds (dahi)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 3/4 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
- 4 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
- For the achaari masala :
- 2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
- 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
- a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Cooking Directions
Wash, wipe dry and slit the ladies finger into half and then cut them into 25 mm. (1") pieces.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and saute the ladies finger in it , in 2 batches. Keep aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil another pan and add the achaari masala to it.
When the seeds crackle, add the ginger and tomatoes. Sauté for 5 minutes till the mixture leaves oil.
Meanwhile whisk together the curds, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
Add this mixture to the pan, mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
Add the ladies finger and simmer for 2 minutes.
Serve hot.
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