This Stir-fried Okra or fried Bhindi recipe is a simple yet delicious vegan side-dish recipe which pairs well with hot-off-the-griddle chapatis or Indian Rotis. Bhindi or Okra is a very popular summer vegetable in India and hugely preferred by those who prefer vegetarian meals.
This simple bhindi recipe needs some time and patience but in the end, gives a delicious dish for weekday dinners. Like several other Bengali recipes, this is completely gluten-free, dairy-free & nuts-free.
In this post, I have shared some tricks & tips on how to manage the sliminess of okras in your recipe along with the recipe for bhindi fry.
I believe, eating seasonal fresh vegetables is a major aspect of eating healthy. Okras or Bhindis (also known as Lady’s Finger) are available throughout the summer months of April to September, even till later.
In South-East Asian countries like India, Bhindi is very popular, mainly because it is nutrient-dense and abundantly available. It is rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium and phosphorus and also comprises a high percentage of dietary fibre.
Tips & Tricks of making Bindi or cooking Okras
Okras or Bhindis are quite infamous for its sliminess. Often people find themselves in a difficult position while prepping this vegetable. With the following tips & tricks, it should be easier for you to cook this vegetable next time.
- Always wash the okras or bhindis before chopping them. Give them a thorough wash and spread them over a dry kitchen towel. Let them dry completely before you start chopping them
- Before chopping, rub some oil on your chopping board and oil to avoid stickiness
- During cooking, do not add water. The sliminess is due to the soluble mucilage which will become worse upon addition of extra water
- Do not add salt in the beginning of the cooking, otherwise it will become more slimy
- Always add something acidic in nature to reduce the sliminess, for instance, lemon juice, vinegar, tomato puree, etc.
How to make Stirfry Bhindi recipe – Ingredients list
- Bhindi or Okras
- Onions
- Ginger
- Green Chilies
- Mustard Oil – alternate would be any other oil
- Lemon Juice – alternate would be vinegar
- Salt
Step-by-step video instructions for this stirfried Bhindi recipe in Bengali style
Written recipe for how to make perfectly fried Bhindi recipe
This Bhindi Bhaji or Stirfried Okra recipe is a simple yet delicious vegan side-dish recipe which pairs well with hot-off-the-griddle chapatis or Indian Rotis. Bhindi or Okra is a very popular summer vegetable in India and hugely preferred by those who prefer vegetarian meals.
- 250 gms Bhindi or Okra Finely sliced
- 1 Onion large, finely chopped
- 1 inch Ginger Grated
- 2 Green Chilies Finely Chopped – adjust as per taste
- 4 tbsp Mustard Oil
- Salt as per taste
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
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Finely chop the Okras, Onions and Green Chilies and keep them aside.
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Heat oil in a pan and add the okras or bhindi, onion, grated ginger and green chilies.
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Keep the heat on medium-high and fry everything together. You will notice some sliminess in the beginning. However, as you continue cooking for the next 4-5 minutes, the sliminess will reduce.
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Keep stirring the okras and spread them in the pan so that there's uniform frying.
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Once you see that they have softened and there's no sliminess, add salt.
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Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix everything well and serve.
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I tried this today and it came out very well!! Thanks for the recipe Priyanka ❤️
Thank you so much, Harini for stopping by and leaving your kind words.