Achari Bhindi is spiced us by using Achari Masala. If you do not have Achari Masala then use use some some pickle.

The achari gravy is prepared with various spices which form the achari masala like onion seeds (kalonji), mustard seeds, punjabi garam masala and dry mango powder (amchur)

Ingredients

For Marinade.

1. Ginger Paste 1/2 tablespoon
2. Garlic Paste 1/2 teaspoon
3. Red Chilli Powder 1 teaspoon
4. Haldi (turmeric powder) 1/2 tsp
5. 1 tablespoon oil
6. salt as per taste

Achari Masala Ingredients

1. Jeera (Cumin Seeds) 1/4 teaspoon
2. Rai (Mustard Seeds) 1/2 teaspoon
3. Methi Dana ( Fenegreek seeds) 1/4 teaspoon
4. Saunf ( Fennel Seeds) 1/2 teaspoon
5. Kalonji (Onion Seeds) 1/4/ teaspoon
6. Heeng ( Asafeotida) 2 pinches
7. Oil 1 tablespoon

Other Ingredients

1. Bhindi( Okra) 1 cup – cut them in small pieces or slit them length wise.
2. Dahi(Yoghurt) 1/2 cup
3. Onions finely diced 1/2 cup
4. Ginger Paste 1/2 tablespoon
5. Garlic Paste 1/2 teaspoon
6. Green Chilli chopped 1 teaspoon
7. Garam Masala 1/2 teaspoon
8. Amchur ( Dried Mango Powder) 1/2 teaspoon
9. salt as per taste
10. Fresh Coriander chopped finely 2 tablespoons
11. Oil for deep frying

Preparation
Marination

1. Take a small bowl.
2. Add all the Marinade ingredients including the oil and mix well.
3. Add the pieces of Bhindi in the mixture and mix well by hand.
4. Keep it aside for 30 minutes.

Cooking

1. Take a frying pan and pour the oil for deep frying.
2. Add the already marinated Bhindi and fry it till crispy and keep aside on some tissue paper to drain the excess oil.
3. Take a heave bottom pan and put it on medium heat.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of oil.
5. Add Rai and let it crackle.
6. Add the Heeng .
7. Add the Methi Dana(Fenugreek Seeds)
8. Add the Jeera(Cumin Seeds)
9. Add the Saunf(fennel seeds).
10. Add the Kalaunji (Onion Seeds)
11. Add the garlic paste and stir the garlic paste so that it gets mixed in the oil and starts to change colour..
12. Add the ginger paste and stir to mix it well.
13. Add the onions and stir well for 2 minutes.
14. Add the turmeric powder and stir for 2 minutes.
15. Add the Garam Masala and stir till the onion mixture has been cooked.( you will see the oil oozing out from the onion mixture )
16. Add the Amchur (Dried Mango Powder).
17. Add the chilli powder and stir.
18. Add the salt as per taste
19. Add the yoghurt now and stir.
20. Now add the fried Bhindi or Okra

While serving add some fresh and chopped coriander on top.

Summary

Recipe Name

Achari Bhindi

Published On

2014-09-03

Preparation Time

30

Cook Time

15

Total Time

45

Average Rating

3.5 Based on 2 Review(s)

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