besan bhindi recipe | besan wali bhindi | rajasthani bhindi recipe

Ingredients

for masala:

• ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
• 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• ¼ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
• 1 tsp aamchur / dry mango powder
• ½ tsp salt

other ingredients:

• 10 bhindi / okra, sliced
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin / jeera
• 1 tsp fennel / saunf
• pinch of hing / asafoetida
• 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
• ½ tsp ginger garlic paste
• 2 tbsp besan / gram flour
• ¼ tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

Steps

1. Put ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp aamchur and ½ tsp salt in a small mixing bowl.
2. Combine the spices thoroughly.
3. Mix in the sliced bhindi thoroughly.
4. Check that the spices coat it well, then leave for 15 minutes.
5. In a kadai, heat 3 tbsp oil and let 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp fennel and a pinch of hing splutter.
6. Then sauté 2 tbsp onion with ½ tsp ginger garlic paste.
7. Sauté 2 tbsp besan over low heat for 5 minutes, or until aromatic.
8. Put in the prepared bhindi-masala mixture and sauté for a minute.
9. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the bhindi is completely cooked.
10. Check that the bhindi has darkened and is cooked through.
11. Mix in ¼ tsp garam masala and 1 tbsp coriander leaves thoroughly.
12. Offer the besan bhindi masala with rice or roti.