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Bhinda Nu Shaak (Gujarati Okra Stir Fry)

  • 30 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as bhinda nu shak, bhindi nu shaak, bhindi ki sabzi, bhindi sabzi · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sidesVeganJainDairy-free

Bhinda nu shaak is Gujarati okra rounds cooked open with ajwain, cumin and asafoetida, finished with besan and dhana jeera. Mild dry side, serves 4, 30 min.

Low calorie

Ingredients

13 items

4 people
  • Ladies Finger, Slices500 grams
  • Oil45 ml
  • Mustard Seeds½ tsp
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Ajwain½ tsp
  • Asafoetida¼ tsp
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Besan Flour15 grams
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Cumin Powder1 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy172kcal688kcal
Protein3.9g16g
Carbohydrate14g55g
Fat13g50g
Fibre5.5g22g
Sugar2.4g9.6g

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Method

  1. 1

    Wash the okra and wipe each one fully dry with a cloth. Cut off both ends and slice into 1 cm rounds.

    Ladies Finger

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a wide pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add cumin, ajwain, asafoetida and turmeric powder and fry for 20 seconds.

    OilMustard SeedsCuminAjwainAsafoetidaTurmeric Powder

  3. 3

    Add the okra and mix well. Cook on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes without a lid, stirring gently now and then, until soft and lightly browned.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the besan over the okra and stir for 2 minutes until it smells roasted.

    Besan Flour

  5. 5

    Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt. Mix and cook for 1 minute.

    Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderSalt

  6. 6

    Add the coriander leaves and mix. Serve hot with roti or dal and rice.

    Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Bhinda Nu Shaak (Gujarati Okra Stir Fry) take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bhinda Nu Shaak (Gujarati Okra Stir Fry) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bhinda Nu Shaak (Gujarati Okra Stir Fry) vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Bhinda Nu Shaak (Gujarati Okra Stir Fry) spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Bhinda Nu Shaak (Gujarati Okra Stir Fry)?
500 grams Ladies Finger, 15 grams Besan Flour, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 45 ml Oil, ½ tsp Mustard Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bhinda Nu Shaak (Gujarati Okra Stir Fry)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Bhinda Nu Shaak (Gujarati Okra Stir Fry)?
About 172 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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