Masala Bhindi (Okra)

Bhindi or Okra is full of nutrients and is a vegetable that can be used in various forms. It's used in Curry, Sambhar, Korma etc; I'm preparing it with Onion and various dry spices, hence calling it 'Masala Bhindi',

Ingredients

- Bhindi / Okra, Oil, Onion, Tomatoes, Garlic, Cumin Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Asafoetida
- Garam Masala, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder & Salt

Recipe

- In a pan, heat oil, add asafoetida, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds and garlic, saute for a 2 mins,

- Once garlic leaves the raw smell, add chopped onion,

- Once onions turns transluecent, add Bhindi,

- Cook until the you see Onion and/or Bhindi turning brownish,

- Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala & coriander powder, mix it well.
- Also add Garlic-Red Chilli Powder chutney to it and mix it well,

- As you see the Tomatoes turning softer/mushy, add finely chopped coriander leaves,

- Mix it well and cook it for 2-5 more minutes,

- Masala Bhindi is ready, enjoy it with fresh Fulka Roties or as a side,

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Tadka Daal

Daal Tadka probably doesn't need any introduction, it's very popular dish that you'd find almost in any Indian restaurants. There are several variations and everyone likes them their own way, let's see,

Ingredients

- Daal: Tuar (Pigeon Pea), Masoor (Red Lentil), Urad (Black Gram), Chana (Bengal Gram)
- Ghee (Clarified Butter), Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Bay Leaf, Green Chili, Curry Leaves, Onion
- Asafoetida, Ginger, Garam Masala, Coriander Powder, Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder & Salt

Recipe

- Mix equal amount of Tuar Daal, Masoor Daal, Urad Daal and Chana Daal.
- Add all the Daal, and triple amount of water & Ginger into pressure cooker, cook until 4 whistle.
- In a dip pan, add Ghee,

- Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, curry leaves, bay leaf and red chilies,

- Let it cook for 5 minutes, add green chilies and chopped onion,

- Once onions turns translucent, add tomatoes,

- Add rest of the dry spices and cook for 1-2 minutes,

- Add the boiled Daal mix and cook for 15 minutes,

- Add lemon and cook for 2 more minutes, top it with Coriander leaves,

- The Yellow Daal is ready to be consumed, but Tadka is not,

- For Tadka, heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and dry red chilies,

- Pour it on the Yellow Daal, yummy Tadka Daal is ready,

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