I got this recipe from my friend Sangeeta, she was so sweet to mail me a complete ‘North Indian Thali menu. The menu was so simple and I will soon post that. But first I thought of posting this recipe in my blog. I always wanted to try aloo and bhidi combo for long time. And she read my mind!
This recipe was so simple and the taste was awesome! I had it with
roti and I am sure it will go well with any plain pulao or steamed rice and a simple dal tadka. In this recipe, you can also get a greenish coloured gravy by increasing the coriander leaves,which tastes great too! So try by yourself and enjoy!
Ingredients
| Ladies finger(small) | 12-14 |
| Potato | 1 or 2 |
| Oil | 4 tblsp |
| Red chilli powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Coriander powder | 2 tsp |
| Garam masala powder | 3/4 tsp |
| Turmeric | 1/8 tsp |
| salt | As needed |
To grind
| Onion | 2 |
| Tomato | 2 |
| Green chilli | 4-5 |
| Garlic flakes(small) | 6-7 |
| Coriander leaves | 2 tblsp |
To temper
Method:
- Chop onion,tomatoes roughly,peel the garlic and grind everything under “to grind” table to a smooth paste.Clean the ladies finger and pat dry it using a kitchen towel. Cut the head and tail of it and slit it in the middle to check.
- Heat a pan and add 2 tblsp of oil and arrange these ladies finger and cook in medium-low flame.Turn/toss to ensure even cooking. carefully drain the ladies finger from oil.
- Arrange peeled and round cut potatoes and cook them till golden and soft.Drain from oil.Temper with jeera.
- Add the ground paste and add all the masala powders-red chilli,garam masala,coriander and turmeric. Add salt.Mix well and fry in medium flame until oil oozes out and raw smell goes away.
- Add the fried ladies finger and potaoes and add 1/2 cup water and mix.Boil in medium flame for 2-3 minutes until the masala coats the potatoes and ladies finger.
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Garnish with coriander leaves if desired and serve with roti or mild pulavs.
Notes:
- Fry in medium flame with generous oil. So that the bhendi and aloo gets cooked.
- A reader suggested doing this part in microwave oven,to avoid excess oil. I have to try myself,but felt its a good idea.
- I was first doubtful how it would taste,but then the bhendi and aloo was really good with the masala,when ate together. Totally enjoyed it!
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