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Bhindi Ladies Fingers (Okra) Raita (Yoghurt)

Bhindi Raita

Sharda Prasad

Free From GarlicFree From GingerFree From OnionFree From TomatoIndianMainSideVegetarian

All quantities are approximate, you can use UK or US cup.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups yoghurt, lightly beaten

  • 2 cups thinly sliced bhindi or okra or ladies finger (wash and dry with a towel, before slicing, otherwise they become a slimy mess)

  • 1/2 cup oil for deep frying

  • 2 green chillies, chopped finely

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tbsp. oil

  • 1 tsp. mustard seeds

  • A pinch of asafoetida or hing powder

  • 6-7 curry leaves (meetha neem)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a wok or kadhai, drop in the chopped bhindi and fry on medium heat until nicely brown in colour.

  2. Drain in a large sieve or keep on kitchen towel, to remove excess oil. Keep aside to cool completely.

  3. Mix yoghurt, green chillies, fried okras and salt in a bowl.

  4. Transfer to a serving bowl.

  5. For the tempering, heat 1 tsp. oil in a tarka ladle or small pan, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. When the seeds crackle, add asafoetida powder. Stir for a few seconds and pour over the raita bowl.

  6. Cover to allow flavours to infuse.

  7. Serve chilled.

Notes

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