Bhindi kalimirch.
bhindi kali mich is a vegan , spicy preparation that pairs perfectly with a indian meal.
Equipment
- frying pan
- Cutting board
- Knife
- mortar and pestle
Ingredients
- 250 grams okra (bhindi/ ladies finger)
To pound togther
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
To fry the bhindi.
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp Nigella seeds ( kalonji)
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp tamarind paste
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the okra.
- Slice off the tops and slice the okra into long thin strips
- Set it aside till you need it.
- Using the mortar and pestle pound together the black pepper, cumin and coriander seeds into a coarse blend.
- Set a frying pan on medium heat, add the oil and let it heat up.
- Add the nigella seeds and cumin seeds to splutter.
- Add the sliced okra, the salt, turmeric powder and the tamarind paste.
- Lower the heat and saute the okra from time to time to cook it. Do not cover with a lid.
- As the okra starts changing colour, add the pounded spice mix.
- Stir it around and let it continue roasting.
- Once the sliminess dissappears with slow heat, and the okra is roasted the pepper fry is ready to serve.
- Remove to a serving dish and add to a meal of dal and rotis.
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