Doi Bhindi, also known as Okra, is a flavorful dish featuring okra cooked with yogurt and a blend of spices. It is a popular Bengali recipe that combines the goodness of tender okra with aromatic spices and yogurt to create a delectable gravy.
1: Wash and cut the okra, trimming the front and end tips.
2: In a pan, heat oil and add okra, salt, turmeric, and red chili powder.
3: Cook for a few minutes, then set aside.
4: In the same pan, heat a little more oil.
5: Add cumin seeds, green chilies, chopped ginger, garlic, and onion.
6: Cook until onions turn translucent.
7: For the yogurt mix, combine all ground spices and add to the pan.
8: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly so the yogurt doesn’t separate.
9: Gradually add about 1/3 cup of water (or as needed) to the yogurt and spices.
10: Cook until the oil separates.
11: Add the fried okra back in and cook for another minute.
12: Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chaat masala and cilantro.
13: Enjoy!
