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today we will make besan bhindi.
let's see what all ingredients are required for making bsan bhindi.
lady finger - 300 grams
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
asafoetida - 1-2 pinch
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
coriander powder - 1 tsp
fennel - less then 1 tsp
mango powder- 1/2 tsp
gram flour - 2 tsp
garam masala - less then 1/4 tsp
red chilly - 1/4 tsp
green coriander - 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
salt - as per taste(1/2 tsp)
oil - 2tbsp
cut bhindi first.
wash and keep the bhindi in sieve for 1/2-.45 hours or else clean it with a cloth.
remove the stalk and cut bhidi from center like this lengthwise.
now we will prepare okra.
add 2 tbsp oil in preheated pan.
when oil gets hot add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
after sauteing cumin seeds add turmeric powder,coriander powder,fennel powder and gram flour.
saute the gram flour and add okra,salt,mango powder(this doesn't let bhindi get greasy),red chilly powder and ginger.
mix and keep stirring until bhindis get coated nicely with the masala.
cover and cook bhindi for 2-3 minutes on medium flame and then check.
bhindi is still uncooked so cook for 2 more minutes on medium flame.
check the bhindi now.
bhindis are almost cooked.
cook them as it is for 2-3 minutes.
you can increase the flame at this point of time.
bhindi is ready;now turn off the gas.
add garam masala and green coriander in the sabzi.
besan bhindi is ready.
serve chapatti,parantha or poori.
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