III.7 -

Bhīndī (OKRA) Chutney -
(भिण्डी)




1 – HEAT // Add oil in the pan and shallow fry the the cut okra until they become brown and slightly crispy - then transfer aside.2 – CRACKLING // Separately, add oil in the pan and temper the green chillies, asafoetida and garlic until golden - releasing all the natural oils from the spice.
3 – DRY // In a dry hot pan, toast the sesame seeds until they develop a deep aromatic smell, then set aside.4 – MERGE // Once all the elements have been prepared, get a pestle and motor and combine all the dry and wet ingredients. Start by crushing the cumin seeds.5 – CRUSH // Add the cooked okra, green chillies, garlic and asafoetida. Once crushed together, add the seasoning and the tamarind rind. Crush until the mixture is a coarse paste. 6 – EAT // Finally garnish the dish with the toasted sesame seeds and season to personal taste - Enjoy with any type of rice or bread!




III.1.  Sambharo - (गृञ्जनकम्)
III.2. Jewelled Cauliflower - (पुष्पशाकम्)
III.3. Stuffed Gujarati Aubergines - (वृन्ताक)
III.4. Smoked Burnt Pumpkins - (कुष्माण्डक)
III.5. Pomme de terre’ Curry leaf - (गिरिनिंब)
III.6. Spiced Black Chickpeas - (चना)
III.7. Bhīndī (OKRA) Chutney - (भिण्डी)