Onion Okra / Ladyfinger ( Pyaz Wali Bhindi )

Pyaz Wali Bhindi Recipe is a delicious preparation of okra also known as ladyfinger that is sauteed with caremeized onions. It makes a perfect vegetable dish to go along with Parathas or Roti.

Servings :  3 - 4

Preparation time : 10-15 min

Cooking time : 15-20 min

Ingredients :

sliced okra/bhindi

• 500 gm okra ( ladyfinger / bhindi ) ( sliced )
• 4 medium size onions ( thinly sliced )
• ¼ tsp ginger paste
• ½ tsp chili paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 ½ tbsp coriander powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 2-3 tbsp oil
• Salt according to taste
• 1 tbsp coriander for garnishing

Method :

• Heat oil in a thick bottom non-stick pan.
• Add cumin seeds. When cumin seeds splutter add turmeric powder.
• Add onions and sauté onion until they turn brown.
• Add ginger and chili paste. Mix well. Sauté for 1-2 min.
• Add okra ( bhindi ) and salt. Mix well.
• When okra ( bhindi )  become little tender add red chili powder and coriander powder.
• Cook okra ( bhindi )  completely.
• Garnish with coriander and serve hot with roti or parathas.

 Tip :

• It is important to buy okra/bhindi which is not old or limp or woody, too long or too dark green. 2-3 inch pods are the best.
• Okra/Bhindi tends to get sticky while cooking. Do not cover the pan while cooking and the stickiness will dry out without the presence of steam.
• Cook the okra/bhindi over a medium-slow flame for best results.