Easy Tawa Bhindi Recipe: A Quick & Delicious Okra Fry
Learn how to make a perfect Tawa Bhindi (Okra Fry) at home with this simple, step-by-step recipe. This quick and delicious dish is cooked on a griddle for amazing flavour.
Ingredients
- 300 g Bhendi / Okra washed and chopped
- Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Curry Leaves
- 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Garlic Cloves Paste
- 1 Medium Onion Chopped
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 Small Tomato Chopped
- Salt to taste
- Coriander Leaves Chopped, with tender stems
- Lemon Juice Optional, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Tawa and Temper: Heat an iron tawa (griddle) and add oil. Once it's hot, add mustard seeds and let them crackle, then add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
- Saute the Aromatics: Add the crushed green chilli and garlic paste, and saute for a minute. Next, add the chopped onion and saute on medium heat until slightly cooked.
- Add Spices and Vegetables: Add turmeric powder and mix well. If you're using asafoetida, add it now. Then, add the chopped tomato and saute for another minute.
- Season the Mixture: Add salt to taste and then mix in the chopped coriander leaves.
- Cook the Bhindi: Add the chopped bhindi to the tawa and mix everything thoroughly on medium heat.
- Steam and Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the tawa with a lid, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the steam to cook the bhindi.
- Finish Cooking: Remove the lid and stir. Continue to cook on low heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Tawa Bhindi (Okra Fry) is tender and cooked through.