May 11, 2018

Bhindi Sambar

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Okra/Bhindi is a very nutritious and healthy vegetable, as it has low caloric value and has tonnes of goodness in them. Try this tasty yet simple Bhindi Sambar which is a very common dish made in South India.

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Simple Bhindi Sambar without Dal | ಬೆಂಡೆಕಾಯಿ ಹುಳಿ | Okra/Ladies Finger Sambar

Okra/Bhindi is a very nutritious and healthy vegetable, as it has low caloric value and has tonnes of goodness in them. Try this tasty yet simple Bhindi Sambar which is a very common dish made in South India.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 4

Author: KaviRuchi

Ingredients

25 Bhindi / Okra (chopped)
3 tsp Oil
½ tsp Mustard seeds
few Curry Leaves
1 Onion (cubed)
2 cups Water (adjust as per consistency)
Salt (as needed)

For Grinding Masala :

½ cup Fresh Coconut
1 Large Tomato (roughly chopped)
1 Tbsp Tamarind
2 tsp Sambar Powder

Instructions

Wash okra thoroughly and pat dry completely before Cutting, to have non-slimy okra.
In a Kadai, add a tsp oil and fry okra for 10-12 mins on high heat, to get rid of sliminess of okra. Set aside.
Blend coconut, tamarind, tomato and sambar powder to a fine paste.
In a Pressure cooker, add oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and onion. Cook until they turn translucent.
Next, add in ground masala, sauté for 2-3 mins.
Next add water as per consistency required, salt to taste, roasted bhindi and cook for 1 whistle.
Simple and tasty Bhindi sambar is ready to be served with steamed rice !!

Video

Notes

Okra/Bhindi sambar tastes good if slightly sour compared to other sambars.

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