Bhindi Raita is a soothing accompaniment that has this beautiful fusion of crispy bhindi, chilli which is then mixed up with fresh curd. Here is how to make Bhindi Raita Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Vegetable Oil
- 200 g Bhindi / Okra Cut into small pieces
- 2 tsp Green Chilli Chopped
- 1 cup Curd
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala Powder
For Tempering
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Hing
- 5-6 Curry Leaves
- 1-2 Dry Red Chilli
Instructions
- Heat oil in a karahi.
- Add bhindi and green chilli and fry until they are crisp.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the bhindi cool.
- Whisk the curd until smooth.
- Add crispy bhindi, salt, roasted cumin powder and chaat masala powder and mix well.
- Keep some crispy bhindi aside for garnishing.
- Heat oil for tempering in a small pan.
- Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves and dry red chillies and let them crackle for a few seconds.
- Pour the tempering over the raita.
- Garnish with some crispy bhindi.
- Serve.
Recipe Notes
You can make this raita without tempering too.
Nutrition Facts
Bhindi Raita Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 43mg2%
Potassium 269mg8%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fibre 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 405IU8%
Vitamin C 37.1mg45%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.