Like most other cuisines, regular Indian home-cooked food is also completely different from what’s sold in restaurants around the world. It’s a lot simpler and easy to make. That doesn’t mean that home-cooked Indian dishes are less flavorful. In fact, they have more balanced flavors and are healthier too. Today, I am sharing one such simple Indian-style stir fry recipe called aloo bhindi ki sabzi or just aloo bhindi. Aloo is the Hindi word for potato and bhindi for okra or lady finger. So, aloo bhindi is basically stir-fried okra and potatoes.
Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions
Okra: Use fresh and tender okra. Potato: Any variety of potatoes can be used.Dried mango powder: It’s used to add sourness to a lot of Indian dishes. You can find this ingredient in the spice section of any Indian grocery store. It’s also known as amchoor powder. If you can’t find it, add some lime juice once the dish is cooked.Cooking oil: In North India, generally, mustard oil is preferred for cooking okra. But, you can use any oil of choice.
Step 2: Add chopped potatoes and cook until they turn golden brown from all the sides. Keep stirring in between. Step 3: Add chopped green chilies. Step 4: Add chopped okra. Step 5: Mix and cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes. Gently stir 2-3 times to make sure it’s not burning. Step 6: Once the okra is cooked, gently push everything towards the edges of the pot and create some space in the center. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Stir them for a few seconds. Step 7: Add salt and then mix everything. Cook uncovered for another 2-3 minutes and then switch off the stove. Step 8: Finally, add dried mango powder and mix. Your quick and easy aloo bhindi masala is ready to be served. You can also serve it as a side dish with rice and any dal to enjoy a complete Indian meal. However, if don’t want to use a microwave, you can reheat on the stove top also by following a few tips:
Recipe
