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 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. 
INGREDIENTS:
- 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
- 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’.
VARIATIONS:
- 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.
* NOTE: Wash and pat dry okra using a kitchen towel or tissue. Trim top and end. Slice into 2 inch pieces.
Sharmilee! :) says
Bhindi is my fav veggie..looks usper yum and nice clicks
♥LOVE2COOK♥ says
Delicious curry with okra…love to have some now…;)
Raji says
This is a very nice preparation Lubna…have never had bhindi this way.
Priya says
Bhendi ka khatta salan looks extremely inviting, sounds super simple and delicious..
Paaka Shaale says
What a yummy recipe Lubna!!! I have some okra lying in my fridge. I will surely try this recipe 🙂
RAKS KITCHEN says
Looks very comforting! Should be great with rice,loved ur clicks…
Priya Sreeram says
okras in hot n sour gravy looks very tempting !
Biny Anoop says
i love okra…curry looks fab
Hari Chandana says
Woww.. Looks super delicious.. beautiful presentation !!Indian Cuisine
An Open Book says
im always on the look out for okra recipes.this looks great
rekhas kitchen says
Ohhh mouthwatering Lubna love to have this with hot steamed rice yummmm
Ramya says
One of my fav veggie..Curry looks soo comforting n yummy
Lena Rashmin Raj says
woww… presentation is too good… 🙂 loved that kitchen towel too.. you got matching spoons also..superb click 🙂
kankana says
The sour tomato gravy sounds amazing. Not a big fan of okra but yours looks delicious. 🙂
divya says
Very interesting and tempting recipe.. looks absolutely delicious.. thanks for sharing !
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
Kannada Cuisine says
Bhendi+Tamarind= Magic :)Love it
DD says
this is my fav recipe since my childhood!!!!thnx for posting looks great:)Happy Blogging!!!!Food Blog News DailyGood Food Recipes
Suman Singh says
I love bhindi in any form and this is simply delicious!
Archana says
Very inviting. Bhindi is my favourite veggie so this one feature next time I buy bhindi.
Reshmi Mahesh says
Super yummy recipe….
Suja says
Looks delicious and tempting,okra is my favorite too
Apu says
Looks so delicious!!
Zareena says
Hey Lubna, I love this alot. The yummy, tangy taste of this curry is delicious. Nice presentation.
Swarnavalli Suresh says
Love this tangy curry…
Usha says
Bhendi ka khatta salan looks excellent! My mom makes this pulusu (khatta salan) a lot.
jeyashrisuresh says
wonderful curry with bhendi and love to have with hot rice and papad.nice clicks
Hamaree Rasoi says
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Sweet Artichoke says
Woohoo, this is a super tempting recipe, I really like the idea of tamarind gravy, adding a little sour taste to the okra!
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
Kadhyaa... says
Bhindi is my fav veg and always in my grocery list…
PapaCheong's 拿手好菜 says
That really looks and sounds good!Papacheonghttp://home-cook-dishes-for-family.blogspot.com/
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
Sarah says
lovely presentation! wonderful colours and great dish 🙂
Deeksha says
Bhindi got a new avatar! Looks very very tasty! Love it!
Deeksha says
Happy Birthday Lubna!
shahid says
bhabi bhendi ka salan is looking very delicious.we also like to try ur bhendi ka salan
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..
Sushma Mallya says
lovely recipe Lubna looks so nice and delicious!
saritha says
My kid fav,me too love to it.As always wonderful pic and the recipe…