#Bhendi_chi_Bhaji #Healthy_Recipe
Okra (Bhendi | भेंडी) , also known as “lady’s fingers,” is a green flowering plant. Okra belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. The term “okra” most commonly refers to the edible seedpods of the plant.
Okra has long been favored as a food for the health-conscious. It contains:
potassium
vitamin B
vitamin C
folic acid
calcium
It’s low in calories and has a high dietary fiber content. Recently, a new benefit of including okra in your diet is being considered.
Okra has been suggested to help manage blood sugar in cases of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients:
250 gms (1/2 lb) Bhindi (Okra)
1 large Tomato, finely chopped
3-4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
Salt
2 tablespoons Oil
1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
Directions:
step-1
Wash bhindi in water and dry it using cloth or paper napkin. If possible, complete this process 2-3 hours prior to cooking. Remove head and tail and chop it into 1/3-inch thick round circles.
step-2
Heat oil in a non-stick pan or heavy based kadai over medium flame. Add cumin seeds and when they begin to crackle, add chopped garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
step-3
Add chopped bhindi and mix well.
step-4
Cook on medium-low flame until bhindi turns dark green and shrinks. It will take approx. 6-8 minutes. Stir in between occasionally.
step-5
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and salt; cook until tomatoes turn tender, approx. 2 minutes.
step-6
Add red chilli powder, garam masala powder and coriander powder; mix well.
step-7
Cook for a minute over low flame and turn off the flame.
step-8
Transfer prepared bhindi bhaji to a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with roti or paratha.