Bhindi Basar Patata~Okra with Potatoes in Onion Base
Author: Alka
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Easy recipe of Okra and potato in onion base.
Ingredients
  • Bhindi (Okra/Lady's Finger ) ¼ kg
  • Potato 1
  • Onions 3
  • Green chillies 2-3
  • Ginger (1/2 inch knob)finely chopped
  • Tomato 1 large sized
  • Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
  • Coriander powder ½ tsp
  • Garam masala powder few pinches
  • Oil 1 tbsp
Method
  1. Wash and pat dry bhindi, trim the heads off and cut these in about 1 inch pieces (Note :Its good to slit the bhindi and then cut, to rule out any presence of worms or spoilage inside)
  2. Peel , cut potato in cubes and rinse with water. Drain, add some salt and keep aside for 3-4 minutes
  3. Fry Bhindi on high flame till slightly dark
  4. Drain on tissue paper and then add little salt
  5. Rinse potatoes again and fry till almost done
  6. Heat some oil in a pan and add chopped onions, Saute till it softens
  7. Add chopped tomato, green chillies, ginger,dry masalas, and salt (Remember there is already some salt in okra and potatoes) and stir fry till tomato is cooked properly
  8. Add fried potatoes and okra, mix well, add a spoonful of water and let it simmer for about 3-4 min
  9. Garnish with coriander, and serve with Phulkas or steamed rice or Khichdee (Plain rice cooked along with handful of split green moong dal beans)
Recipe by Sindhi Rasoi |Sindhi Recipes at https://test.sindhirasoi.com/2009/05/okra-with-potatoes/