Crispy Garlicky Bhindi/Okra By Aparna Bose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aparna Bose is a home cook and also the Proprietor of Gograshe – a food catering organization. Apart from her elegant persona, her pen can weave elegant verses too. Doting mother of two sons — a human and a furry one.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Bhindi- 12 to 14
  • Besan- one tablespoon full
  • Garlic- 7 or 8 cloves(chopped finely)
  • Chopped green chillies- as per requirement
  • Oil- half tea spoon + 2 tablespoons
  • Salt- as per taste
  • Sugar- very little (optional)
  • Kashmiri mirch powder- as required
  • Turmeric powder- as required
  • Hing- a pinch
METHOD:
  • Wash and pat dry the vegetable. Trim both ends and make one longitudinal slit.
  • In a bowl take all the dry spices except hing . Add sugar and besan and mix nicely with half teaspoon oil .
  • Now smear the veggie with this thick paste. Keep aside for 5 mins.
  • Heat the oil. Add in the chopped garlic . A pinch of hing and fry till brown and aromatic. Add the green chilli and the vegetable.
  • Cover and cook over low flame for about 5 min. Stir and cook . Check whether done or not.
  • Next, fry for a few minutes on high flame till they are crispy . Take them out on an absorbent paper with a slotted spoon and serve immediately.
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