Dahi Mustard Bhindi - Okra in Yogurt Mustard Gravy
Dahi Mustard Bhindi (Okra in Yogurt Mustard Gravy) - creamy and rich, this Bengali-inspired dish is a new twist to the classic bhindi (okra) we all love. With flavors of mustard, poppy seed, and almonds, spice up your dinner game with this quick, delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Bhindi:
- 250 grams bhindi (okra) , thin size, washed and patted dry
- 1 1/2 tbsp oil
Paste:
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 4 almonds , or cashews
- 1 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 3 tbsp water , hot
Gravy:
- 1 tbsp oil , any neutral oil
- 1 tbsp mustard oil
- 1 medium onions , finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- salt , to taste
- 1/2 tsp kasoori methi
- 1/2 cup thick yogurt , beaten
- 1/2 tsp garam masala , to sprinkle
Instructions
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To prepare the bhindi (okra), cut off the ends and create a slit lengthwise going halfway in not all the way. Then, cut the bhindi in half or into 1 inch long pieces.
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To make the paste, soak your mustard seeds, poppy seeds, and almonds in the hot water for 15-20 minutes. Then, grind it into a fine paste in a small grinder. Set this aside.
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In a large pan, heat 1½ tbsp of oil on medium heat and then add in your bhindi and shallow fry for 5-6 minutes. Then, cover the pan and let it cook for 5-6 minutes until the bhindi is 80% cooked. Take the bhindi out into a separate plate and set aside.
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In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp neutral oil and 1 tbsp mustard oil on medium heat. Add in cumin seeds and let it crackle. Then, add in your ginger garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds.
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Now, add in your onions and sauté until translucent and slightly browned. Add in your poppy-mustard-almond paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
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Then, add in your beaten yogurt and all of your spices. Mix until well combined and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
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When the oil starts to come up, add in your bhindi and cook covered for 2 minutes. Make sure not to over cook the bhindi since it’s already cooked and just needs to soak in the flavor.
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Sprinkle some garam masala on top and Your Dahi Mustard Bhindi (Okra in Yogurt Mustard Gravy) is ready! Enjoy!