Bhendi Chi Bhaji (Bhindi Bhaji)
This is a simple and tasty Goan-style dry preparation of okra with fresh coconut. Not many ingredients in this Bhendi chi Bhaji recipe, still it packs a punch when it comes to flavors and textures.
Servings: 2
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 250 to 300 grams bhindi - rinsed and chopped into ¼ or ½ inch round slices (okra or lady finger)
- ⅓ cup onion - finely chopped
- 1 green chili - chopped
- ¼ cup coconut - grated and fresh
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 to 2 kokum or ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder) or ½ teaspoon lemon juice, optional *check point no 2 in notes below
- 1.5 to 2 tablespoons oil
- salt as required
- 1 to 2 tablespoons coriander leaves - for garnish (cilantro)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a kadai (wok) or pan. Add onions and sauté them until they soften and turn translucent.
- Add the green chilies and saute for a minute.
- Add the turmeric powder and stir to combine.
- Add the bhindi (okra) along with the kokum and salt. Stir and mix well.
- Place a lid with a rim on top of the pan. Pour water on the lid.
- On a low heat, steam the okra until they are tender and cooked well.
- In-between keep on checking and stirring the okra.
- When the okra are tender and softened, add grated coconut.
- Stir and cook for a minute.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve Bhendi chi Bhaji with chapati or with dal-rice or sambar-rice.
Notes
- If you don't have kokum, then you can either add ½ teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder) or ½ teaspoon lemon juice.
- You could also omit any of the souring ingredient if you do not prefer a tangy taste in the Bhendi Bhaji.
- Use okra pods that are fresh, green and tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 35.6mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1.2mg
