Bhindi do pyaza literally translates to okras cooked with double the measure of onions. It is a popular dish that can be found in the menu of most restaurants serving North Indian fare.
Okras and onions are the two main ingredients here and onions give a nice crunch and taste to this dish.
This delicious bhindi do pyaza can be served with Indian flat breads like rotis, chapatis, parathas or even with rice.
Lets move on to the recipe for easy bhindi do pyaza.
Bhindi Do Pyaza recipe
Category:Side Dish
Cuisine:North Indian
Author:Jiya Jesh
Serves:2-3
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:25 mins
Total Time:35 mins
a popular North Indian stir fry of okras and onions.
Ingredients
- 20-25 okras / bhindi / lady’s finger
- 2 onions, medium-sized
- 1 inch piece ginger, chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
- 1/4 tsp amchur powder
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the okras, dry them and slit vertically into about 2 inch pieces.
- Slice the onions.
- Heat 2.5 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the okras and stir fry on high heat for a couple of minutes.
- Then reduce heat to medium low and fry the okras till they are soft and keep aside.
- Heat around 1 tbsp oil in the same pan. Add cumin seeds and when they change color, add sliced onions and chopped ginger.
- Saute till the onions turn light brown.
- Now add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and fry for a couple of seconds.
- Then add the cooked okras and fry for around 3-4 minutes.
- Finally add garam masala powder and amchur powder and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or rice.
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