Recipe: Lahsuni Bhindi

Lahsun translates to garlic and anything cooked with this versatile ingredient is bound to taste heavenly. Lahsuni Bhindi is a mouth-watering and nutrient packed recipe in which Okra is cooked woth garlic and a range of aromatic Indian spices.

Food Tak

1. Take 200 grams okra and cut it into vertical slices.

2. Transfer it into a mixing bowl, add 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, mix it well and set aside.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan, add okra mixture and saute for 3-5 minutes. remove it from heat. set aside.

4. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and mix it well.

5. Now, add 1 tablespoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida / hing and cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring continuously.

6. Then, add 150 grams onions and cook for 3-5 minutes or until it turns translucent.

7. Add 1 teaspoon green chilli and mix it well.

8. Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder and mix again.

9. Add 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coriander powder and cook for a minute.

10. Now, add sauted okra and mix it well. cover it with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.

11. Now, open the lid and mix again. add 1 teaspoon amchur / dry mango powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and mix it well. cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.

12. Add 1 tablespoon coriander leaves and mix again. remove it from heat.

13. Add the lasuni bhindi into a serving dish. garnish it with roasted garlic flakes. serve hot with chapati.

Notes

This recipe serves 2 people.