Spicy Okra

June 24, 2015

Okra is popularly known as Ladyfinger or Bhindi. It is low in saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol. It is also a good source of protein, dietary fiber and vitamins. Thus making it a very healthy vegetable to add in our day to day diet. It can be made in many different ways and go well with any Indian bread or dal rice.

500 gms of cut okra/bhindi
2-3 tbsp of yogurt
2-3 tbsp Mulagapudi/Gunpowder for marinating (In absence of this powder, use - Chilly powder, Turmeric powder and cumin powder mixed together)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large potato cut in cubes
2 green chillies, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, cut in cubes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
Seasonings like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and garam masala (1 tsp each)
1 tbsp oil
Cilantro for garnish

In a bowl, put in the cut okra. Add the yogurt and the mulagapudi powder. Sprinkle little salt. Cover the bowl and shake it so that the okra gets well coated. Leave it for 30 minutes to rest. In a non stick...
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Nutritions

Calories
123

Sodium
190mg
7% DV

Fat
5g
9% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
13g
4% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV