Dahi Bhendi - Okra in Yogurt gravy

Dahi Bhindi is the gravy prepared with okra(ladyfingers) into the yogurt based gravy. The shallow fried okra for this gravy gives a rich and  unique taste to the gravy. Dahi  bhindi can be served with chapatis or with plain rice. You all should once try this easy and healthy curry.


INGREDIENTS

• Okra ( Ladyfingers )- 1 cup
• Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander- cumin powder - 2 tsp
• Tumeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste

For gravy

• Yogurt - 2 cups
• Red chilly powder -1/2  tsp
• Sugar - 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro, chopped - 2 tbsp + for garnishing 

For seasoning

• Mustard - 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves - 8
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Oil - 3 tbsp

PREPARATION

• Wash the okra throughly in the water and dry them completely before you cut them.
• Then cut the okras into 1 inch of pieces.
• Combine cut okra, red chilly powder, coriander - cumin powder, tumeric powder and salt in one bowl. Mix well and keep aside for 5 minutes.
• In another bowl, combine yogurt, red chilly powder, sugar , salt and chopped cilantro. mix well and keep aside.
• Heat the oil into non stick pan . Add okra mixture and toss well. Cook it till is it done.
• Remove the fried okra and add it into yogurt mixture.
• To prepare the seasoning, into the same pan, add oil if required. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida. Saute them for 1 minute and add it to the yogurt mixture.
• Mix everything well  and serve garnished with cilantro