Meena's Taste Mantra

Masala Okra Shallots Sabzi | Masala Bhindi Madras Kanda Sabzi

Masala Okra Shallots Sabzi is a aromatic side dish for Roti. This is just delicious! As you make this sabzi, the aroma that wafts is just heavenly...imagine...fresh saunf | fennel powder amalgamated with slightly roasted kalonji | black caraway and the sweet fragrance of shallots and the freshness of bhindi...hmmmmmmmmmmm.....just Heaven!

Ingredients:

500gm Vendakkai | Bhindi | Okra | Ladiesfinger

20 Chinna Vengayam | Madras Kanda | Shallots, peeled

2 Onion, sliced length wise
3 Green Chillies, finely chopped

1 tsp Jeera | Cumin Seeds

1/4 tsp Kalonji | Nigella Sativa | Black Caraway Seeds
1/2 tsp Haldi | Turmeric Powder

2 tsp Dhania | Coriander Powder

2 tsp Saunf | Fennel Powder

2 tblsp Besan | Chick Pea Flour

1 tblsp Oil

To taste Salt

Method:

Wash Bhindi and keep on kitchen towel for it to dry completely.
Discard the stem and end portion. If the Bhindi is a bit long cut them into halves. We have used tiny sized tender bhindis.
In a non-stick frying pan, slightly roast the besan till it becomes aromatic. Ensure the besan is uniformly roasted and does not get burnt. Keep aside to cool.
In the same pan heat oil. Add jeera and kalonji. When jeera splutters add Shallots, Sliced Onion and green chillies. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add bhindi, haldi, dhania powder, saunf powder and salt. Mix well on low flame.
Cover cook for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes mix well and check if bhindi is cooked. Else, cover cook for additional 2 minutes.
Once bhindi is cooked add roasted besan and mix well. After 1 minute switch off the gas and transfer to serving bowl.
Serve hot with Roti | Dal | Kadhi.

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.