Bhindi Sabzi | Okra Stir Fry

Bhindi Sabzi is one of the most loved lunches in my family. My mother served this iconic Okra dish with Roti(Indian Flat bread) or Daal Chawal(Rice and Lentil Curry). Not a fan of slimy Okra? Try this foolproof Bhindi ki Sabzi recipe, and you might convert!

What's Bhindi Sabzi?

I want to grab this opportunity to show my eternal love for Bhindi(Okra)! Bhindi translates to Okra, and Sabzi translates to green vegetable in Hindi. Bhindi, aka okra, is such an underrated vegetable. I have come across a handful of people who refused to eat Okra for its slimy texture. I get it! When Okra is not cooked correctly, it can be slimy and Yucky! The key to cooking the slimy okra is high heat until crispy, along with spices. Stir-fried okra is such a classic dish prepared all over India. Every household has its own recipe. My recipe is adapted from my mother. Super easy to prepare, takes less than 20 minutes, and tastes phenomenal!

What's in this Okra Stir Fry:

Slightly charred and flavor-packed morsels of Okra are great as a side or as a main dish with Daal-Chawal(rice and lentil curry) or Roti(Indian flatbread). All the ingredients required for this recipe are easily available in an Indian grocery store. You could also shop for spices online on Amazon.

• Fresh Okra: Always go for fresh Okra first. An Indian grocery store is a good place to find fresh ones. Look for bright green okra. Check out my Bhindi Kadhi Recipe for tips to pick the best fresh Okra.
• Cilantro: To garnish this stir-fry. The mild flavor of Cilantro enhances the taste.
• Kashmiri Chili Powder: The best for bright color and mild flavors. I choose Kashmiri chili powder over any other red chili powder.
• Cumin Powder: Toasted cumin seed powder. A must-have for Indian cooking.
• Coriander Powder: Coriander powder is another must-have spice for Indian cooking.
• Turmeric Powder
• Oil: I use olive oil for cooking, but any cooking oil is fine.
• Salt

How to Make Bhindi Sabzi?

• Wash the Okra under running water. Dry them completely with a towel. Trim the tips and tops of each piece of Okra. Cut okra lengthwise into 4 pieces or strips.

• Heat oil on medium-high heat in a large Wok or Skillet. Add cut okra, Turmeric, Salt, and toss well. Stir gently with a wooden spatula. Cook the okra over high heat, without stirring, for 2 minutes.

• Stir gently. Cook the Okra for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Cumin-Coriander powder and Kashmiri Chili powder. Stir gently to coat the spices evenly. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Turn the heat off and garnish it with chopped Cilantro.

Storing The Leftovers

Stir fried Okra stays great in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. My Okra Sabzi has never made it to the freezer. We truly love this recipe so much. It barely lasts anything more than a day or two.

• To refrigerate– Store Sabzi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How to Serve Bhindi?

I absolutely love serving Okra sabzi as a side dish to Daal-Chawal (Plain rice and Lentil Curry). It's a pure comfort food for my soul.

Also, try the Curry version of Okra. Kadhi Bhindi is my favorite go-to meal for busy days.

• Bhindi Kadhi-Okra Curry
• Dahi Bhindi

Easy Indian Vegetarian Recipes

• Aloo Palak
• Zucchini Stir Fry
• Vegetarian Rice Pilaf
• Eggplant Paneer Masala
• Stuffed Eggplants
• Stuffed Peppers
• Rai Wale Aloo

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need:

• Wok
• Good Kitchen Knife
• A Cutting Board

Bhindi Sabzi | Okra Stir Fry

Safiya

Stir fried Okra cooked in Indian spices. A foolproof Bhindi Ki Sabzi recipe cooked in under 20 minutes. Serve it as a meal with Roti(Indian-Flatbread) or a side dish to Dal-Chawal(Rice & Lentil Curry).

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Calories 140 kcal

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Ingredients 

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• 1 pound fresh okra
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder , 1 ½ teaspoons for spicy
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 3 Tablespoons oil
• 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt , or to taste

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Instructions 

• Wash the Okra under running water. Dry them completely with paper towel. Trim tip and top of each Okra. Cut okra lengthwise into 4 pieces or strips.
• Heat oil on medium-high heat in a large Wok or Skillet. Add cut Okra, Turmeric, Salt and toss well. Stir gently with wooden spatula.
• Turn the heat on high. Cook Okra on high heat without stirring for 2 minutes.
• Stir the Okra gently. Cook it for about 5 minutes while stirring in between.
• Add Cumin powder, Coriander powder and Kashmiri Chili powder. Stir or toss to coat the spices evenly.
• Cook it for additional 1 minute while stirring.
• Turn the heat off and garnish it with chopped Cilantro.
• Serve it immediately with Roti or Daal-Chawal!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 140kcal ,Carbohydrates: 9.1g ,Protein: 2.3g ,Fat: 10.6g ,Saturated Fat: 1.4g ,Sodium: 596mg ,Fiber: 3.9g ,Sugar: 1.8g ,Calcium: 98mg ,Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is sourced from a third-party application and should be considered as approximate figures for reference purposes only.

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