Aloo Bhindi Recipe Flavored With Mustard And Poppy Seeds
The Aloo Bhindi recipe is a twist to the original where it is flavored with mustard and poppy seeds. Completely inspired from the Bengali Cuisine, this spicy and intence Aloo Bhindi sabzi is a must try and can be served along with kadhi or along with a Bengali dal and puri.
Ingredients
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300 grams Bhindi (Lady Finger/Okra)
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cut into 1 inch pieces
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3 Potatoes (Aloo)
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cut into 1 inch wedges
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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Salt
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to taste
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Mustard oil
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for cooking
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To Be Ground To Paste
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1 teaspoons Poppy seeds
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Aloo Bhindi Recipe first prep all the vegetables and keep aside
Step 2
Make a powder of the mustard and poppy seeds and keep aside
Step 3
We will roast the aloo and bhindi separately and then finally mix it all together
Step 4
Heat a teaspoon of oil in a Heavy Bottomed Pan, add the potatoes, sprinkle some salt and stir fry on medium heat until the potatoes are half way cooked
Step 5
Keep the pan covered in the cooking process so the steam helps it cook faster
Step 6
Once the potatoes/ aloo are half way cooked, stir in the turmeric powder and chili powder and saute for a few minutes
Step 7
Cook the potatoes until completely done
Step 8
Once done, transfer to a bowl and keep aside
Step 9
In the same pan, heat another teaspoon of oil
Step 10
Add the bhini, sprinkle salt and cook until soft and tender
Step 11
Cover and keep the lid of the pan slightly ajar
Step 12
Keeping the lid slightly ajar helps the steam circulate in the pan, plus prevents the bhindi from getting sticky
Step 13
Once the bhindi is cooked, add the poppy and mustard seed powder, the roasted potatoes and any more salt to taste
Step 14
Stir fry the Aloo Bhindi sabzi for another 4 to 5 minutes until all the flavors are incorporated
Step 15
Once done, turn off the heat and keep aside
Step 16
Serve the Aloo Bhindi Recipe along with Cholar Dal Recipe (Bengali Style Chana Dal) and Bengali Luchi Recipe for a cozy sunday lunch