Dry Bhindi Sabji (Dry Okra Recipe)

Dry Bhindi Sabji (Dry ladiesfinger masala)

Do your kids turn their nose up at the mention of ladiesfinger/Okra/bhindi? Try out this tasty and easy recipe of dry bhindi sabji (Dry okra recipe) and watch them gobble it all up. This recipe is something I learnt from my friend Rohini's mom, Meghana Ghatpande. Meghana aunty-thanks a ton for making this one of the kids favorite recipes :)

Ingredients for the dry bhindi sabzi:

• Okra/ladies finger/bhindi: 250gms
• Cumin powder: 1tsp
• Chilly powder: 1/4th tsp (optional)
• Lemon: a dash
• Cilantro/Coriander leaves: 1-2tbsp chopped(for garnish)
• Salt: to taste
• Oil: 1tbsp

Method:

1. Wash, pat dry and cut the okra.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the okra slices. 
3. Stir occasionally till the okra is almost done (the slimy part goes away) .
4. Add the cumin powder , salt and/or red chilly powder and mix well.
5. Stir fry till done.
6. Switch off. Squeeze a dash of lime and garnish with cilantro.
7. Serve the dry bhindi sabzi as a side with rice and dal or with phulkas.

 Dry Bhindi Sabji with phulkas