How to make Coconut Bhindi -
Lady fingers with spices and coconut
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Ladyfingers (bhindi), Coconut (नारियल)
Cuisine : TamilNadu
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
For more recipes related to Coconut Bhindi checkout Quick Bhindi Sabzi, Bendakaya Pulusu, Bhindi Amchur, Bharwan Bhindi . You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Bharwan Lauki with Kadhi Corn Methi Malai Anari Aloo Mashorba Mushroom
Coconut Bhindi Recipe Card
Hindi: bhindi
Also called as okra and gumbo in the rest of the world, ladyfingers are had best when cooked fresh. Stuff with a tangy masala, deep-fry to crisp with peanuts, serve in raita or batter fry as pakoras, this finger is definitely an all-rounder! It even takes the sour of lemon or dry mango powder very well. When buying, look for young pods free of bruises, tender but not soft, and no more than four inches long.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Coconut Bhindi Recipe
Ladyfingers (bhindi) 400 grams
Coconut scraped 3/4 cup
Oil 3 tablespoons
Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
Green chillies cut into 2 2 piece
Onions sliced 2 medium
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Dry bhindi completely. Trim edges and cut vertically into four pieces. Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard seeds and once they start to crackle add green chillies and onions. Sauté till translucent and add sliced bhindi.
Step 2
Stir and cook covered till bhindi is almost done. Ensure that no water is added. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and cook for two minutes. Add scraped coconut and mix well. Cook for another two minutes.
Step 3
Serve hot with chapati.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 293.5 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 12.375 gm
Protein : 3.3 gm
Fat : 20.625 gm
Other : 2.25
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