Bhindi/Okra/Ladies Finger – Raita/Dip
About:
Bhindi raita brings a nice variation to the typical raita by adding shallow fried okra to the beaten curd mixture. Roasted coconut flakes gives the crunchiness to the dish and sesame seeds add nutty flavour.
Yields: 2-3 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- Okra/bhindi/Ladies finger -250 gms
- Yogurt/curd-2cups
- Dry coconut flakes-2tbsp
- Cumin powder-1/2tsp
- Oil-1tbsp
- Red chilli powder-1/4tsp
- Salt- as per taste
- Chopped coriander- for garnish
Procedure:
- Wash the whole bhindi and dry in a clean kitchen towel/tissue
- Cut into thin rings and set aside.
- Dry roast coconut flakes and sesame seeds in a non-stick pan and transfer it to a plate and set aside.
- Now in the same pan heat oil add okra/bhindi and fry on a medium high flame until tender and crisp and allow it cool a bit.
- Whisk the curd/yogurt in a bowl till smooth
- Add chilli powder, cumin powder, salt, fried bhindi and mix well.
- Garnish raita with coconut flakes, sesame seeds and chopped coriander.
Serve with Mixed Sprouts Biryani
Note:
- Spices can be personalised as per the taste.
- Using coconut flakes and sesame seeds are optional.
Posted on June 20, 2015, in Dips, Indian and tagged bachelor's recipe, Bhindi dip, Chitras healthy kitchen, diabetic friendly dips, drchdietfood, Healthy dips for Rotis, Indian dips, okra yogurt dip., photo styling, yogurt dip/ accompaniment. Bookmark the permalink. 27 Comments.
this looks yummy!
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Thanks Ummey
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Super delicious, Okra is my favorite and this is YUM 🙂
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So nice to know Malar…
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Never heard about it
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🙂
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Nice dip for rice/ roti
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yes Vidya…new dip for Roti
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Looks yummy Chitra 🙂
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Thanks Linda…
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yummy! A favorite raita of mine!
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Thanx Apsara. …glad you liked. …have a fab Sunday. …
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I have to start trying to cook with okra. I only ever see it used in east indian & west indian (carribbean) cooking.
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Please do try and okra because of its gluey nature many tend to avoid but when stir fried on low flame will decrease the glueiness and I would recommend freshones. …thanx for your visit and comment …..have a lovely day…..
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wow ! Yummy !!
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Thank you
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This must taste like heaven! I am gonna ask my mom to try it. You are awesome! 😀
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Thanks a ton Kritika for your compliments..
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This sounds so good and creamy with the yogurt–great for summer!
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Very true Nancy….
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Mouth-watering! 🙂 Can have it as it is 🙂
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Thank you Chef – it cam be enjoyed as a salad as is or goes very well with some parathas/ flavoured rice. .. 🙂
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Great
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Thank you Achla
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