Achari Dahi Bhindi, Punjabi Sabji recipe with step by step photos
For the Achari Dahi Bhindi-
To begin making Achari dahi bhindi Recipe first, wash okra in water. It is important to buy bhindi which is not old, limp or too firm, too long or too dark green in colour. A 2-3 inch pod with medium-dark green colour is best.
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Pat dry the ladies finger using a kitchen towel. This is done to ensure bhindi does not get mushy while cooking.
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Place okra on the chopping board, remove the stem and cut the bhindi into slices. Basically each bhindi is cut into 4 parts vertically.
To Be Mixed Into A Curd Mixture-
To prepare curd mixture for achari dahi bhindi recipe | Punjabi dahi bhindi sabji | achari dahi wali bhindi |okra in achari curd gravy | in a deep bowl take curd.
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Beat the curd using a whisk and mix till smooth.
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Add chilli powder.
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Add turmeric powder.
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Add coriander-cumin seeds powder.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well and keep aside.
How to make Achari Dahi Bhindi-
To prepare achari dahi bhindi recipe | Punjabi dahi bhindi sabji | achari dahi wali bhindi |okra in achari curd gravy | heat 4 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Once the oil is hot, add the ladies finger.
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Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes while tossing occasionally. Cook till they become non-sticky and cooked.
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Remove in a deep bowl and keep aside. This will prevent okra from becoming slimy when cooked with the tomatoes.
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To make achaari dahi bhindi, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in the same broad non-stick pan. If you make this achari bhindi sabzi in mustard oil, it makes it more achaari.
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When the oil is hot, add the fennel seeds.
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Add mustard seeds.
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Add nigella seeds.
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Add fenugreek seeds.
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Add asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds till the whole spices are aromatic.
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Add ginger.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 30 more seconds or until the raw smell goes off.
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Add tomatoes.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally or until they turn soft and mushy.
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Lower the flame, add the curd mixture.
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Mix well and cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously or until the curd is cooked well and it thickens.
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Add the shallow-fried ladies finger.
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Add salt.
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Mix achari dahi bhindi | Punjabi dahi bhindi sabji | achari dahi wali bhindi |okra in achari curd gravy | well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring occasionally. Do stir once or twice in between and ensure it is not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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Serve achari dahi bhind | Punjabi dahi bhindi sabji | achari dahi wali bhindi |okra in achari curd gravy | hot with rotis or parathas.