Bhindi Anardana
"Bhindi Anardana" is a flavorful Indian dish made with okra (bhindi) and pomegranate seeds (anardana), which impart a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the dish.
Ingredients:
- 250 grams okra (bhindi), washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil or mustard oil)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon anardana powder (dried pomegranate seed powder)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare Okra:
- Trim the ends of the okra and cut them into 1-inch pieces. You can also slice them lengthwise if preferred.
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Heat Oil:
- Heat oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
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Add Cumin Seeds:
- Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds to the pan. Let them splutter.
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Saute Onions and Green Chilies:
- Add thinly sliced onions and slit green chilies to the pan. Saute until the onions turn translucent.
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Add Ginger-Garlic Paste:
- Add ginger-garlic paste to the pan. Saute for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
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Add Spices:
- Lower the heat and add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, anardana powder, and salt to the pan. Mix well to combine the spices with the onion mixture.
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Cook Okra:
- Add the prepared okra pieces to the pan. Stir well to coat the okra pieces with the spice mixture.
- Cover the pan and let the okra cook over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and cooked through. Be gentle while stirring to avoid breaking the okra pieces.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Once the okra is cooked to your desired consistency, remove the pan from heat.
- Garnish Bhindi Anardana with freshly chopped coriander leaves, if desired.
- Serve hot with roti or paratha as a delicious and flavorful side dish.
Enjoy the tangy and flavorful Bhindi Anardana as a delightful addition to your Indian meal! Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preference.