Bhindi Do Pyaza
Okra with onions can be cooked in a number of different ways.
Below you can find one version.
Ingredients
For
two:
2 tbsp oil
4 tbsp oil for frying the okra
250 g okra, chopped into 2-3 cm pieces
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 green chilies, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cm ginger, minced
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 big onion, chopped
1 tomato, cut into chunks
1 tsp cumin powder (jeera)
lemon juice (optional)
salt
coriander leaves
Instructions
1.
Wash and drain the okras. Remove the stalk ends and cut the
rest into 2-3 cm pieces.
2.
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the okra for five minutes until
softened but not darkened. Lift the okras from the pan.
3.
In another pan heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. When they
begin to crackle, add ginger, garlic, chili, and turmeric. Fry
for a moment stirring constantly.
4.
Add the onions. Lower the heat and continue frying.
5.
Add the tomatoes.
6.
When the onions have turned golden yellow (and the tomatoes
have softened), add the okra to the pan.
7.
Add salt and cumin powder. Stir and mix well.
8.
If you want, you can squeeze some lemon juice. Garnish with
fresh coriander leaves and serve.
