Dahi Bhindi - Kerala Style
by Tarla Dalal
21 Jan 2012
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The distinct taste of Kerala comes alive in this subtly spiced subzi. The onions and coconut give this gravy a mild crunchy texture and whole red chillies make it a spicy delicacy. Feel free to adjust the amount of chillies to your liking.
Dahi Bhindi - Kerala Style recipe - How to make Dahi Bhindi - Kerala Style
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Serves 2
12 ladies finger (bhindi), chopped in 1/2" pieces
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
3 whole dry red chillies
3 to 4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tbsp chopped onions
2 tbsp ready-made tomato puree
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
1 tbsp fresh curds (dahi)
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
For the garnish
1 tsp freshly grated coconut
Method
- Main Procedure
- Wash the bhindi thoroughly and wipe them dry using a cloth and place them in a microwave-proof plate.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of oil and 1 tablespoon water on the bhindis and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Keep aside.
- Combine the curds with 1 teaspoon of water in a bowl, whisk well and keep aside.
- Combine the oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chillies and curry leaves in a microwave-proof bowl, cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
- Add the onions, mix well and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato purée, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coconut and salt, mix well and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
- Add the curds and bhindi, mix well and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes stirring once in between after 1½ minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with coconut.
Nutrient values per
| Energy | 98 cal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 7.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 125.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 37.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 48.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5.9 mg |
| Potassium | 74.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
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