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Crisp Okra with Indian Pickle spices. Achari Bhindi. Vegan recipe

Name: Crisp Okra with Indian Pickle spices. Achari Bhindi. Vegan recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons oil; 1.5 cups cut okra ((bhindi, smaller okra are better, the bigger ones have big seeds and are tough)); 1/3 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes/chili powder or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds ((saunf)); 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds ((jeera)); 1/4 teaspoon nigella seeds ((kalonji)); 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds ((methi)); 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds ((dhania))

Crisp Okra with Indian Pickle Spices. Achari Bhindi. A simple fun and super yummy crisp bhindi with pickle spices. Vegan…

Ready 25 minutes
Serves 1 serving
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 20 minutes

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Crisp Okra with Indian Pickle Spices. Achari Bhindi. Vegan Recipe.

Crisp Okra with Indian Pickle Spices. Achari Bhindi. A simple fun and super yummy crisp bhindi with pickle spices. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.

Serves 1 serving
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 teaspoons oil
1.5 cups cut okra ((bhindi, smaller okra are better, the bigger ones have big seeds and are tough))
1/3 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes/chili powder or to taste

Pickle Spice

1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds ((saunf))
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds ((jeera))
1/4 teaspoon nigella seeds ((kalonji))
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds ((methi))
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds ((dhania))

Instructions

1
Dry roast the pickle spices on medium heat, stirring continuously for a minute.
2
Grind and keep.(You can make a bigger batch of this spice mix and keep for 2-3 months! Toss chunky veggies with this spice mix for a quick side of vegetables!)
3
In a pan, add oil, heat at low-medium heat and spread oil all over the pan.
4
Drop in the cut okra. The pan should be big enough to accommodate the cut okra without much overlap.
5
Sprinkle the salt, chili and desired quantity of pickle spice mix on the okra to evenly top all pieces.
6
Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
7
Reduce heat and mix well, and cook for another 10-15 minutes, partially covered, on Low heat till desired crispiness is achieved
8
Serve hot as side with any Indian meal (flat bread, lentil soup) or top any rice dish or eat as you like it.! Simple and yummy(according to hubbs)!!:)