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Bhendi Ka Khatta Salan

Published: | LAST UPDATED ON: Feb 11, 2022 by Lubna Karim

I still have a small hand written book of recipes, which I penned down in a rush before leaving my mom’s place to in-laws and I added some more from my MIL. I still remember how I use to wake up in the morning and stand in the kitchen struggling to learn recipes and noting down the points whenever my MIL says. Now it looks funny when I turn back to see the flashes of those moments. This bhendi ka khatta is the first recipe in my book. For a month or so after starting my new kitchen I use to refer this book for every single step. Then I started experimenting and enjoying my cooking. May be that’s the reason behind my blogging too. Bhendi Ka Khatta Bhendi ka khatta salan is nothing but cooking of bhendi/okra in sour tomato-tamarind gravy. Khatta meas sour. There are many variations in making this recipe. I make it in a simple way. Apart from regular fry of bhendi, this hot and sour gravy of okra is delectable with hot steamed rice and papad. Bhendi Ka KhattaINGREDIENTS:

  • 250 gms tender Lady fingers/Okra*
  • 1 big sized Onion, sliced
  • 1 big sized Tomato, sliced
  • ½ tbsp. Ginger-Garlic paste
  • 2-3 tbsp. thick Tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp. Red chilli powder
  • ¼ tbsp. Turmeric powder
  • Salt
  • Oil
  • 2 tbsp. fresh Coriander leaves, trimmed
Bhendi Ka Khatta
 
PREPARATION:
  • In a heavy bottom cooking vessel, add oil and when oil heats up add sliced onions. Cook till translucent. Now add chopped tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt.
  • Cook till tomatoes are soft. Now add okra pieces and give it a gentle stir. Cook covered for 2 minutes.
  • When the raw smell of okra disappears add tamarind paste and little water. Cook covered for another 4-5 minutes or until the gravy thickens. Add chopped coriander and taste to adjust salt.
  • Serve with steamed rice and papad or any stir fry.
  • Last but not least add your ‘love’ to make the dish ‘YUMMY’.

Bhendi Ka KhattaVARIATIONS:

  • You can also add ½ tbsp of coriander powder to the above mentioned procedure.
  • My MIL roasts half a tbsp. of coriander seeds, pinch of jeera/cumin seeds and 2-3 tbsp. of desiccated dry coconut and makes a fine paste by adding sliced onions. Then fries this mixture in oil till oil starts to leave the sides. Then she adds okra pieces and fry them gently for 2-3 minutes and then adds tamarind paste and little water and cooks on low for another 5-6 minutes or till gravy thickens.
Bhendi Ka Khatta

* NOTE: Wash and pat dry okra using a kitchen towel or tissue. Trim top and end. Slice into 2 inch pieces.

Comments

  5. Paaka Shaale says

    What a yummy recipe Lubna!!! I have some okra lying in my fridge. I will surely try this recipe 🙂

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  13. Lena Rashmin Raj says

    woww… presentation is too good… 🙂 loved that kitchen towel too.. you got matching spoons also..superb click 🙂

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  16. Hamaree Rasoi says

    Wow !! never prepared okra with tamarind paste. Shall try this soon. Both of us are okra lovers, so hopefully this new dish will be liked by him alsoDeepa Hamaree Rasoi

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  20. Archana says

    Very inviting. Bhindi is my favourite veggie so this one feature next time I buy bhindi.

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  27. jeyashrisuresh says

    wonderful curry with bhendi and love to have with hot rice and papad.nice clicks

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  28. Hamaree Rasoi says

    I have shared few awards with you. Kindly accept them from my blog. Thank you :-)Deepa Hamaree Rasoi

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  30. Prathibha says

    You know my first recipe in the hand written book was Mosaru kodubale as I love it very much..I had writteh the recipes in d order I liked..he he..:)My MIL makes something similar 2 dis bendakaya pulusu..ur recipes r always simple n yumm..n needless 2 say I can never capture bhindi like this..pics look gr8

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  32. PapaCheong's 拿手好菜 says

    That really looks and sounds good!Papacheonghttp://home-cook-dishes-for-family.blogspot.com/

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  33. Now Serving says

    I absolutely love this okra preparation, Lubna! I like how you've made it seem easy and approachable as a dish anyone can make 🙂 Look forward to catching up on your other recipes too – xoxo priya

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  38. Lena Rashmin Raj says

    salan looks really nice.. will be a gr8 combo with hot rice and curd…i love this kitchen towel.. i remember u posted one sweet dish with this kitchen towel, bt im nt able to recollect it now..

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