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No Onion No Garlic Bhindi served in a brown deisgner bowl. Some roti in the background.

No onion No Garlic Bhindi

No onion No Garlic Bhindi is a simple recipe that delivers taste without compromise. Perfect as a side with some roti or dal rice for your everyday meals or on your party platter.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Okra (Bhindi) Chopped (about 250 grams)
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • A pinch of asafoetida
  • 2-3 green chili
  • ¼ inch grated ginger
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander for Garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Bhindi:

  • Wash the bhindi thoroughly and pat it completely dry using a clean kitchen towel.
    2 Cups Okra (Bhindi) Chopped
  • Trim both ends and chop the bhindi into small pieces (about 1-cm length). Drying the bhindi ensures minimal stickiness during cooking.

Heat the Oil:

  • In a heavy-bottomed pan or kadhai, heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil on medium flame.
    1 teaspoon oil
  • Add cumin seeds, and crushed clove and let them splutter. Next, add a pinch of asafoetida . I am using asafoetida in liquid form and hence adding later.
    2-3 cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, A pinch of asafoetida
  • Add Ginger and Green Chilies:
  • Toss in grated ginger and green chilies. Sauté for about 30 seconds until their raw smell disappears.
    ¼ inch grated ginger, 2-3 green chili

Cook the Bhindi:

  • Add the chopped bhindi to the pan. Stir well to coat the pieces with the tempered oil.
  • Add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix everything well.
    1 tablespoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, Salt to taste
  • Cover the pan and cook on a medium flame for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps to reduce the stickiness of bhindi and cooks it evenly.
  • Once done, add amchur powder or lemon/lime juice for a tangy kick. Mix it well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Garnish:

  • Turn off the flame and garnish with freshly chopped coriander.
    Coriander for Garnish

Notes

  • Standard US Cups and spoons used
  • Spices can be adjusted as per taste.