Simple Bhindi Sabzi (5-Ingredient Okra Stir Fry)
Bhindi Sabzi is an easy okra stir-fry that requires just a few simple ingredients. It is vegan, keto-friendly and gluten-free. Can be put on the table in 30 minutes!
Servings 6
Calories 164.7kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb okra
- ¼ cup mustard or olive oil
- 2 cups red onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 dry red chillies
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke and changes colour. After it cools down a bit, add the sliced onions and fry them until reddish-brown.
- While the onions are frying, wash the okra, pat it dry it and cut it in small, even pieces.
- Add the cumin and dry red chillies to the frying onions.
- Add the okra and turmeric. Cook, uncovered on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the okra softens. Give it a good stir occasionally.
- Add salt just when the okra is done. Serve hot with Indian naan or rice.
Notes
- Make sure the okra is dry before you cut it.
- Don't add any water during the cooking process.
- Add salt towards the end when the okra is cooked.
- It is preferable to use a non-stick pan for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 164.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.3g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 15.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 599.6mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 4.6g