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 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.

   The recipe of Okra with yogurt | Doi bhandi

Ingredients:

10-15 mature okra

1/2 tbsp nigella seeds (kala jeera)

1/2 tbsp turmeric powder

1/2 tbsp cumin powder

1/2 tbsp coriander powder

1/2 tbsp red chilli powder

1/2 tbsp garam masala powder

2-3 tbsp yogurt

2 tbsp oil
&
Salt to taste

Method:

  Wash Okra and cut both the ends. Cut in two parts.

   In a bowl take yogurt.  Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well.

    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.

      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.

  Serve hot.