How long does Dahi Bhindi take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dahi Bhindi serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dahi Bhindi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Dahi Bhindi 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 Dahi Bhindi?

250 grams Ladies Finger, 1 cup Curd, ¼ cup Besan Flour, 1 cup Oil, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dahi Bhindi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Dahi Bhindi?

About 834 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dahi Bhindi

Name: Dahi Bhindi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 cup Curd; ¼ cup Besan Flour; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Oil; 250 grams Ladies Finger; 3 tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Ajwain; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Tomato, Chopped; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Cumin Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder; ½ tsp Dry Ginger Powder; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Sugar; ½ cup Water; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tsp Kasuri Methi, Crushed; 1 tbsp Ghee

50 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Dahi Wali Bhindi · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb

Dahi bhindi: fried ladies finger in a curd and besan gravy with ajwain, onion and tomato, finished with kasuri methi. Mild, serves 4, 50 min, video.

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

Curd1 cup
Besan Flour¼ cup
Water1½ cup
Oil1 cup
Ladies Finger250 grams
Oil3 tbsp
Ajwain¼ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Tomato, Chopped1
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Chaat Masala Powder1 tsp
Dry Ginger Powder½ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Salt1 tsp
Sugar2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Kasuri Methi, Crushed2 tsp
Ghee1 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

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

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	834kcal	3336kcal
Protein	6.3g	25g
Carbohydrate	21g	84g
Fat	82g	326g
Fibre	4.8g	19g
Sugar	8.6g	34g

Cookd masalas for ladies finger

Method

1
Whisk together the curd and gram flour until smooth and without any lumps, mix and combine the water.
CurdBesan FlourWater
2
Fry the cut bhindi until cooked and tender, drain, and set aside.
OilLadies Finger
3
For the gravy, heat oil and add the ajwain followed by the onions. Saute them until golden and add the ginger garlic paste.
OilAjwainOnionGinger Garlic Paste
4
Once no longer raw in aroma, add the tomatoes and cook until soft.
Tomato
5
Add the powdered spices, salt, and sugar and mix well.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCumin PowderCoriander PowderChaat Masala PowderDry Ginger PowderAsafoetidaSaltSugar
6
Add water and mix, then the curd mixture and whisk continuously to prevent the formation of lumps. Allow the gravy the simmer for 5 mins and the raw flavor to go while stirring often.
Water
7
Finish by adding the fried bhindi, garam masala, Kasuri methi, and ghee.
Garam Masala PowderKasuri MethiGhee

Before you start

How long does Dahi Bhindi take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dahi Bhindi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dahi Bhindi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dahi Bhindi 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 Dahi Bhindi?: 250 grams Ladies Finger, 1 cup Curd, ¼ cup Besan Flour, 1 cup Oil, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dahi Bhindi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Dahi Bhindi?: About 834 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.