
Everyday meals
Bhindi aloo (okra and potatoes)
A spiced stir-fry of okra and potatoes, slightly crisp thanks to dry cooking. A very common vegetarian vegetable dish, served with flatbread or rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Wash the okra, dry it thoroughly and cut into 1 cm rounds, removing the tips.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into small dice.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and toast the cumin seeds for 30 seconds.
- Add the potatoes and brown them for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add the okra and sliced onion, then cook for 10 minutes uncovered so they don't become slimy.
- Stir in the grated garlic and ginger, the spices and the chopped tomatoes, then cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, sprinkle with garam masala and squeeze over lemon if you like before serving.
Variations and tips
Oven version. Spread the vegetables on an oiled tray and roast at 220 °C for 25 minutes, turning halfway through.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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