Assamese Bhendir Sorsori Recipe (Okra In Mustard Sauce)
Bhendir Sorsori is a traditional Assamese vegetarian dish where Okra is cooked in mustard sauce. Either black or yellow mustard can be used in this recipe.This recipe is an ideal everyday meal option for okra lovers. Serve Assamese Bhendir Sorsori (Okra In Mustard Sauce) with tawa paratha, steamed rice & Garlic Dal Recipe to make a complete meal.
Ingredients
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500 grams Bhindi (Lady Finger/Okra)
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cut to 1-inch (remove head and tail)
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1 tablespoon Oil
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1/2 teaspoon Panch Phoran Masala
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2 Dry Red Chilli
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1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
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Salt
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to taste
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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2 Green Chillies
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slit
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For mustard paste :
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2 tablespoons Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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(black or yellow
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I used black)
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soaked for 20 min
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4 tablespoons Water
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(adjust)
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 tsp Turmeric
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1 inch Ginger
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grated
Instructions
Step 1
To prepare Assamese Bhendir Sorsori recipe (Okra In Mustard Sauce), soak mustard in water for 15-20 mins before cooking
Step 2
In a mixer grinder, add ginger paste and turmeric powder with mustard and grind to make a fine paste
Step 3
Collect the paste and keep aside
Step 4
Heat oil in a kadai and add bay leaf and panch phoron and wait till they crackle
Step 5
Now add okra or bhindi and fry
Step 6
Add slit green chilies along with turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt to taste
Step 7
Cook till the okra is semi soft and then add the mustard paste and mix well
Step 8
Cover the lid and cook for another 5-6 mins in low flame such that the flavors incorporate well
Step 9
Serve Assamese Bhendir Sorsori recipe (Okra In Mustard Sauce) with tawa paratha, steamed rice & Garlic Dal Recipe