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Dahi Bhindi ( Kerala Style )

 

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dahi bhindi recipe is made like Kerala style dahi bhindi. Learn how to make South Indian dahi bhindi.

Kerala style dahi bhindi is a delicious and easy-to-make curry that is popular in Kerala cuisine. It is made with curd and spices, and has a slightly sweet and sour taste.

A Kerala-style preparation of bhindi hence called Kerala style dahi bhindi, with an aromatic seasoning, and the added flavour of tomatoes and onions.

Churned curds form the base for the dahi bhindi, giving it a tangy yet light mouth-feel. It goes great with puris.

pro tips for Kerala style dahi bhindi. 1. Deep-fry the bhindi (ladies finger) on a medium flame till they turn crisp. 2. Cook on a slow flame for a minute, while stirring continuously to prevent the curds from splitting. 3. Kasuri methi can also be added to ladyfingers as per taste. 4. Before cutting the bhindi, add some salt and lemon juice to them. This will reduce the stickiness present in bhindi.

Bhindi, a popular Indian vegetable, can be used in many different ways to prepare sabzi. Check out our 125 recipes using bhindi and try healthy bhindi masala recipe.

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Dahi Bhindi ( Kerala Style ) recipe - How to make Dahi Bhindi ( Kerala Style )

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South Indian Curries / SabzisSabzis with GraviesTraditional Indian SabzisIndian Curry recipes, North Indian, South Indian Easy Vegetarian CurryIndian PartyKadai Veg

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 5 servings

Ingredients


For Kerala Style Dahi Bhindi
4 cups ladies finger (bhindi) , cut into halves
oil for deep-frying
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 cup curd (dahi) mixed with 1/2 cup water

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Coconut-cashewnut Paste
3/4 cup grated coconut
2 tbsp cashew nuts (kaju)
1/2 cup water

Method
For kerala style dahi bhindi
    For kerala style dahi bhindi
  1. To make {span class="bold1"}kerala style dahi bhindi{/span} make first prepare a coconut cashew paste by blending coconut, cashew nuts and 1/2 cup water to a smooth paste.
  2. Heat the oil for deep-frying in a kadhai, add the ladies fingers and deep-fry till they turn crisp. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and urad dal.
  4. When the seeds crackle, add the red chillies, curry leaves and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn translucent.
  5. Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, turmeric powder and coconut-cashewnut paste and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes or till the oil separates.
  6. Add the curds-water mixture, mix well and cook on a slow flame for a minute, while stirring continuously to prevent the curds from splitting.
  7. Add the deep fried ladies finger, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve {span class="bold1"}kerala style dahi bhindi{/span} hot.

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what is dahi bhindi made of ?
  1. what is dahi bhindi made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for dahi bhindi.

making coconut cashew paste
  1. In a mixer put 3/4 cup grated coconut.
  2. Add 2 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju).
  3. Add 1/2 cup of water.
  4. Grind to a smooth paste.
  5. Keep aside coconut cashew paste.

frying bhindi
  1. Heat the oil for deep-frying in a kadhai.
  2. Add 4 cups ladies finger (bhindi) , cut into halves.
  3. Deep-fry the bhindi (ladies finger) on a medium flame till they turn crisp.
  4. Drain on absorbent paper. Keep aside fried bhindi. 

curd water mixture
  1. In a bowl put 1 cup curds (dahi) .
  2. Add 1/4th cup water.
  3. Mix well. 
  4. Curd water mixture for the sabzi is ready.

making dahi bhindi
  1. To make Kerala style dahi bhindi | South Indian dahi bhindi | okra yoghurt gravy | heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadhai.
  2. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  3. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
  4. Add 1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils).
  5. Cook on medium heat for a few seconds.
  6. Add 5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces.
  7. Add 5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta).
  8. Add 1 cup finely chopped onions.
  9. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till they turn translucent.
  10. Add 1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes.
  11. Add 2 tsp chilli powder.
  12. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  13. Add prepared coconut-cashewnut paste.
  14. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
  15. Mix well.
  16. Cook on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes or till the oil separates.
  17. Add the prepared curds-water mixture.
  18. Mix well.
  19. Cook on a slow flame for a minute, while stirring continuously to prevent the curds from splitting.
  20. Add the deep fried ladies finger.
  21. Mix well.
  22. Cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  23. Serve Kerala style dahi bhindi | South Indian dahi bhindi | okra yoghurt gravy | hot.

pro tips for dahi bhindi
  1. Deep-fry the bhindi (ladies finger) on a medium flame till they turn crisp.
  2. Cook on a slow flame for a minute, while stirring continuously to prevent the curds from splitting.
  3. Before cutting the bhindi, add some salt and lemon juice to them. This will reduce the stickiness present in bhindi.
  4. Kasuri methi can also be added to ladyfinger as per taste.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy409 cal
Protein5.4 g
Carbohydrates14.2 g
Fiber5.3 g
Fat36.6 g
Cholesterol6.4 mg
Vitamin A492.7 mcg
Vitamin B10.2 mg
Vitamin B20.2 mg
Vitamin B30.9 mg
Vitamin C23.5 mg
Folic Acid80.8 mcg
Calcium160.8 mg
Iron1.3 mg
Magnesium64.4 mg
Phosphorus164.3 mg
Sodium22.7 mg
Potassium289.5 mg
Zinc0.8 mg
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Reviews

દહીં ભીંડી – કેરળ સ્ટાઇલની
 on 13 Dec 16 03:13 PM
5

bhindi maru favorite shaak che ne me hamesa dry subzi j khadhi che pan jayre me Dahi Bhindi ( Kerala Style ) recipe khadhi to mane ne mara family ne boh bhavi.... must try recipe...
Bhindi Dahi (Kerala Style)
 on 19 Jan 13 09:37 AM
5

Bhindi cooked in a lovely coconut based gravy. Very tasty.