Okra with yogurt | Doi bhandi

  Okra or ladies' fingers  has been a part of Assamese cuisine for ages. I love to eat okra. I add okra in different dals , in fish currys , in meat currys and in making mix veggies sabji also whether dry or currys.  I cook many different okra recipes also. Such as masala bhandi, curry bhandi, okra with mustard seeds etc. But today I am sharing a recipe of okra cooked with yogurt. Doi bhandi or okra with yogurt is a simple yet delicious recipe. You can serve it as a side dish with rice.

   The recipe of Okra with yogurt | Doi bhandi

INGREDIENTS:

• 10-15 mature okra
• 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kala jeera)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 2-3 tbsp yogurt
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

METHOD:

1. Wash Okra and cut both the ends. Cut in two parts.
2. In a bowl take yogurt.  Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well.
3. In a pan heat oil. Add nigella seeds. When crackling add okra.  Stir and fry. Close the pan and in low heat cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Open the pan and add yogurt mix. Stir and add 1/2 cup of water. Simmer and cook untill okra cooked well. Add garam masala before removing from heat.
5.   Serve hot.