Okra in Yoghurt Sauce

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Okra in Yoghurt Sauce

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 200 gms. Bhindi (okra), cut into 1


  • 1/2 cup yoghurt


  • 3 cups water


  • 2 tbsp. besan (gram flour)


  • 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1-2 green chilies, chopped


  • 1 tsp. ginger, grated


  • 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder


  • 1/2 tsp. cumin powder


  • 1/2 tsp. coriander powder


  • 1 tbsp. oil


  • 1 tsp. panch phoron


  • 1 dry red chili


  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida

Directions

  • In a bowl, mix together yogurt, besan, water, salt, turmeric powder, ginger, green chilies, garam masala powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Keep aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and fry the okra till light brown. keep aside. Heat remaining oil and temper with panch phoron, red chili and asafoetida.
  • Now pour the yogurt-besan mix and simmer on medium flame, stirring at intervals till it gets slightly thick.
  • Add the fried okra and simmer for another 2 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice or chapati.