Pyazwali Bhindi ( Recipe to avoid Acidity) Video by Tarla Dalal

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The usually fried ladies fingers are cooked in minimal oil to suit the needs of people facing acidity due to oily foods. Onions are a very good cure to combat acidity, hence have them frequently.

Recipe Description for Pyazwali Bhindi

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 13 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

3 cups sliced ladies finger (bhindi) , cut into halves
1 tbsp oil
2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
3/4 cup thick fresh curds (dahi)

For Serving
parathas or rotis

Method

Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the cumin seeds and nigella seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the turmeric powder, ginger paste, green chillies and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the ladies finger and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes ot till they become little tender.
Add the curds, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till the curds dry out, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot with a rotis or parathas.

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