Besan Bhindi is made with tender okra (bhindi) and roasted gram flour (besan), spiced with aromatic Indian seasonings. This dry sabzi combines the earthy flavors of besan with the slightly tangy, crisp texture of okra, making it a popular comfort dish
Let's look at the recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bhindi/ Okra
- (finely chopped)
- Seasoning
- Oil-2-3tbsp
- Besan roasted-1/2 small cup
- 1/2 tsp Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Jeera
- 1/2 tsp chana dal
- 1/2 tsp urad dal
- Hing-pinch
- Turmeric-pinch
- Bhath pwd-1 tbsp
- Coconut
- Tamarind Paste-1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves-few
- Salt-taste
Method -
In a pan , heat oil, fry the okras well and keep it aside. Next prepare the seasoning-add the items -mustard, jeera, chana dal, urad dal, hing, curry leaves, once done, add the vegetable and fry well till crisp. Add salt, roasted besan and mix well.
Serve Besan Bhindi hot and crispy with chapati or rasam / Curd rice.
Simple Okra with a twist!
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