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

Crisp okra on a white plate werved with a lemon wedge and carrot sticks

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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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan

Keyword: easy recipe, okra side dish recipe, spiced okra

Servings: serving

Author: Vegan Richa

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)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Dry roast the pickle spices on medium heat, stirring continuously for a minute.
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!)
In a pan, add oil, heat at low-medium heat and spread oil all over the pan.
Drop in the cut okra. The pan should be big enough to accommodate the cut okra without much overlap.
Sprinkle the salt, chili and desired quantity of pickle spice mix on the okra to evenly top all pieces.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat and mix well, and cook for another 10-15 minutes, partially covered, on Low heat till desired crispiness is achieved
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)!!:)

Notes

Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

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