Aloo bhindi, besani bhindi, bhindi masala & shahi bhindi

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Main Dish

4 servings

Very Easy

1 h 25 m

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Ingredients

1)Aloo Bhindi:

• 50 g potato
• 50 g bhindi
• 2 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain
• 1 teaspoon dry mango powder ( amchur )
• Salt to taste

2)Besani Bhindi:

• 2 cups lady's finger ( bhindi ), cut into 1- inch pieces
• 1/2 cup gram flour ( besan )
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder
• 1 teaspoon fennel powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 tablepsoon mustard oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain
• Salt to taste

3)Bhindi Masala:

• 200 g bhindi, cut into 1 - inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain ( caraway seeds )
• A pinch of asafoetida ( hing )
• 1/2 teaspoon kalonji ( onion seeds )
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 2 tablespoon fennel powder
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon dry mango powder
• 2 tablespoon mustard oil
• Salt to taste

4)Hyderabadi Bhindi / Shahi Bhindi:

• 500 g bhindi
• 3 medium - sized onions
• 4 tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoon urad dal
• 3 dry chillies
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 50 g cashew nuts
• 100 ml yogurt
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• Oil for frying
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves

Preparation

• 1)Aloo Bhindi:
  Wash , pat - dry and cut the bhindi into 1/2 - inch pieces. Half boil potatoes, peel and cut into cubes. Heat oil in a kadai / pan and add the cumin and ajwain . Fry for a minute, then add the bhindi and potato . Mix in the salt, turmeric , chilli powder and the dry mango powder. Lower the heat and cook covered till the vegetables are tender.
• 2)Besani Bhindi:
  Put the besan in a pan and roast it on a low flame for some time. Mix in the coriander powder, red chilli powder , fennel powder and garam masala powder. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pan add the ajwain to it. Add the bhindi pieces and mix in the salt , turmeric powder and the dry mango powder. Cook covered on a low heat till bhindi is cooked. Remove lid and mix in the besan mixture and cook for some more time or till the besan well coated.
• 3)Bhindi Masala:
  Heat oil in a pan and add ajwain, asafoetida and the fenugreek seeds. Fry for a minute and then add the bhindi pieces, salt, turmeric and the dry mango powder. Cook covered on a low heat till the bhindi is half cooked. Mix in rest of the spices. Cook for some more time till the moisture evaporates.
• 4)Hyderabadi Bhindi / Shahi Bhindi:
  Grind coconut and cashew nuts into a fine paste. Chop the onions and tomatoes. Soak urad dal for some time. Cut bhindi into 1 - inch pieces. Sprinkle salt and keep aside. Heat oil and and deep -fry them. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds . When they starts splutter add cumin seeds. Add urad dal and red chillies. Add chopped onions and fry for some time. Put in the chopped tomatoes and the dry spices. Mix in the coconut - cashew paste and continue to fry for 2 -3 minutes. Add the yogurt and a little water. Blend well. Finally , add the fried bhindi pieces and mix gently. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves . Serve with roti / chapati.

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