Bhinda nu Shaak (Okra Fry)
A simple okra stir-fry, for anyone who loves okra. With only five ingredients, it is a very easy, traditional shaak perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 17 min
Total: 22 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds okra
- 1 Tbsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp oil
Instructions
- Start with a vaghar. Heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin and turmeric and toast until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
- Add okra. Stir to coat. Add salt and mix well.
- Cover and let cook for 5 minutes. Do not add water. The moisture from the okra will be enough to steam it lightly.
- Uncover and stir the okra. Cook until the edges are crispy, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 4
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0.02
- Sodium: 309
- Potassium: 547
- Fiber: 6
- Sugar: 3
- Vitamin A: 1311
- Vitamin C: 39
- Calcium: 155
- Iron: 2