How to make Dahi Bhindi - A tasty yogurt based okra preparation.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Ladyfingers (bhindi) tender , Skimmed milk yogurt
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
Dahi Bhindi Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Nawabi Kofta Curry, Tomato Panchamrit, Soya Kheema Matar, Gobhi Tak-A-Tak.
Prep Time : 31-40 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Dahi Bhindi Recipe
Ladyfingers (bhindi) tender 400 grams
Skimmed milk yogurt 1 1/2 cups
Ginger 1 inch piece
Black peppercorns 5-6
Gram flour (besan) 1 tablespoon
Oil 1 1/2 teaspoons
Whole dry red chillies 2
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Green chillies slit 3-4
Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Select tender and small ladyfingers. Wash and wipe them dry with a clean and absorbent kitchen towel.
Step 2
Trim the stem and the tip. Grind ginger with peppercorns to a fine paste. Whisk skimmed milk yogurt.
Step 3
Dry roast gram flour (besan) in a non-stick pan on low heat, stirring continuously until it gives a roasted aroma.
Step 4
Keep aside to cool. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add whole red chillies, cumin seeds and stir-fry briefly.
Step 5
Add green chillies, coriander powder, turmeric powder, roasted besan and stir well.
Step 6
Add trimmed ladyfingers, salt to taste and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for five minutes. Stir in the ginger and peppercorn paste.
Step 7
Reduce heat and add the whisked yogurt, mix well and cook covered for eight to ten minutes, stirring occasionally or until ladyfingers are completely cooked. Serve hot.
