Gujarati Bhindi Ki Kadhi

Ingredients

• 100 gms Okra/ Bhindi
• 1.5 cup Sour Yogurt/ Dahi
• 3 tbsp Gram Flour/ Besan
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Sugar/ Chini
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric/ Haldi
• 1 tsp Chili Flakes or powder
• 1.5 tsp Ginger/Adrak (Chopped)
• 1 tsp Lemon juice (Optional)
• 2 tsp Cooking Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds/ Rai
• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds/ Methidana
• 1 tsp Green chilies
• 1/3 tsp Asafoetida/ Hing
• 2 whole red chilies
• 10 Curry Leaves
• 2 Cloves/lavang

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and wipe okra,and chop into medium size roundals.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and saute okra slices on medium heat till almost done,can cover the pan with a lid if needed OR you can also deep fry them.

3. 3

   In a bowl add yogurt and gram flour and whisk well ,then add water and mix,make sure there will be no lumps in the mixture.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a pan and add the tempering,when done add the yogurt mixture,salt,turmeric,ginger and chili powder

5. 5

   Boil on high heat for 5 minutes or till it start boiling,keep stiring otherwise it may curdle at this stage.

6. 6

   When start boiling reduce the heat and simmer for approx 20 minutes.keep stirring in between.

7. 7

   Add sauted okra pieces and sugar and boil for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Switch off the flame and add fresh coriander and lemon juice.

9. 9

   Serve hot with steamed rice /khichdi ,pulao and roti