Spicy Okra Recipe (Bhindi) | Vegan, One Pan Indian Dish

Ready to make meal planning a breeze? Try this simple and mouthwatering 20-minute okra recipe (Bhindi). An all-time favourite Indian and Pakistani dish, this recipe is bursting with nutrition and flavor. If you’re tired of eating the same ‘ol veggies, this has your name written all over it!

This lip-smacking Indian/Pakistani okra dish is the perfect accompaniment to all kinds of meals. In fact, it’s a meal in itself, that pairs perfectly with roti, paratha, rice or daal. My new food crush? Quinoa – it’s a match made in heaven with a dollop of my herb and avocado chutney.

This okra recipe is cooked in a simple medley of fresh tomato and onion with paprika, cumin, lemon and cilantro – this one will make your taste buds dance. The hot kick from the green chilli is, of course, optional.

Ok, for starters, I’d love to hear what your favourite side dish is. Share with me in the comments below or send me an email. Even better, why not just talk food?! I’d love to hear what you’d like to see on the site. What’s your all-time favourite recipe? Is there any food you can’t live without? As you can see, food is my favourite topic 🙂

Lets get back to this desi~licous okra dish, aka Bhindi…

Here are my top tips to make the best bhindi dish.

Tips to make the best Bhindi recipe

I use frozen okra straight out of the freezer. Do not thaw.

Saute the okra in oil on high heat. This will help to soak the excess water and prevent slime. Keep a close eye and stir often to prevent burning. This one needs serious TLC.

You can add potatoes to this dish which is how my grandma used to make it. It’s more filling.

Serve with chapati, rice, dal, quinoa, or potatoes with a side salad to create a hearty and balanced meal.

For more delicious dishes try;

• Easy Restaurant Style Baingan Bharta (Roasted Eggplant)
• Spicy Lauki (Opo Squash) Soup
• Slow Cooker Black Eyed Beans Curry (Lobia) 
• Mixed Grilled Vegetables

When was the last time you tried something new?

What are your favourite go-to side dishes?

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Okra Recipe (Bhindi) | Vegan, One Pan Indian Dish

Ready to make meal planning a breeze? Try this simple and mouthwatering 20-minute okra recipe (Bhindi). An all-time favourite Indian and Pakistani dish, this recipe is bursting with nutrition and flavor. If you're tired of eating the same 'ol veggies, this has your name written all over it!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Main

Servings: 3 people

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 onion medium, thinly sliced
• 340 g okra frozen, pre-cut
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 chili green, washed, finely chopped
• 1 tomato medium, washed, diced in medium cubes
• 2 tbsp lemon juice of fresh lemon
• 1/2 cup cilantro fresh, washed, finely chopped

Instructions

• In medium pan, heat oil and fry onions until lightly golden.
• Saute okra on high heat for 5 to 7 mins. Stir often to prevent burning.
• Reduce heat and add dry spices, chilli and tomato. Stir well to coat okra.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Once cooked, pour lemon juice over okra and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy hot.

Nutrition Facts

Okra Recipe (Bhindi) | Vegan, One Pan Indian Dish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Sodium 789mg 33%

Potassium 496mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 3g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 27%

Vitamin C 61%

Calcium 11%

Iron 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.