Hi Friends.
We all crave to eat in restaurant once in a while and wish to make similar food at home. Whenever I like any dish I try to understand the flavors and ingredients gone into it and surely do some ‘Mind Cooking’ and then try making it at home. Many a times I am successful and sometimes I am not.
I had bhindi do pyaaza long time back in a restaurant and I loved it, now this was ages back but that flavor surely had set somewhere in my mind. Recently, I did some mind cooking with this preparation and then tried it in my kitchen and was quite happy with the end result. I was surely very close to what I had liked so thought of sharing it with all of you.
Bhindi or Lady’s Finger/Okra is a vegetable liked by many and this used to be my favorite vegetable during childhood days. During summer holidays when I used to visit my grandmother, she used to pluck fresh Okra from her garden everyday and cook it for me. Over a period of time I tried many other vegetables but Okra surely has a special place in my heart for all the fond memories associated with it.
So this recipe is surely an attraction for all Okra/Bhindi and spice lovers . As far as Do Pyaaza is concerned, Pyaaz means onion, so when the onion is used in a double quantity than normal it is called Do Pyaaza. So, bhindi do pyaaza is a version of Okra with lots of onions…
Ingredients
5 cups sliced okra
3 large onions sliced
1 small tomato
1/2-3/4 cup yogurt
3 green chilies chopped
2 tbsp poppy seed paste
3 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
a mix of ghee and oil for cooking
salt to taste
Spices-
1 tsp kashmiri mirch
1/2 tsp lal mirch
1/2 tsp turmeric pwd
2 tbsp coriander pwd
1 tsp cumin pwd
1 tsp tandoori masala
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2tsp amchoor pwd
1/2 tsp anardana pwd
Method
Heat oil and add ginger- garlic paste, saute it till the raw smell disappears.
Add the sliced onions and green chilies and saute till the onions get a light brownish color.
Add the sliced okra and salt to taste, cook till half done.
In the curds mix all spices.
Mix the spiced curds in the half done Okra. Keep the flame low.
Mix the poppy paste and cook the okra completely.
Add sliced tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
Serve hot with Ajwain paratha or Naan.
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Hi Pari, Love this bindi do pyaasa. I am sure to try this recipe. Bookmarking it...
ReplyDeletevery detailed pics,loved this version...really perfect combo with roti.
ReplyDeletewow seems tasty n easy.i ll definately try this out n tell u how it came out
ReplyDeleteThanks for visitng my space. You have got a lovely blog. Love your recipes.
ReplyDeleteLov anything with okras,looks yummm
ReplyDeletewow!!! Lovely recipe. Never heard of this one before. yummy and delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your step by step pics.. Very helpful when one actually tries the recipe. This gravy looks tempting...
ReplyDeleteI usually add curd to bindi to prevent stickyness. I usually don't add poppy seeds in this recipe... Will try ur version sometime, looks soo yummy. Please collect awards from my blog
ReplyDeletelooks delicious
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks great in its simplicity...
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious..I love okra..Sure this is a must try Pari...
ReplyDeleteWOW..bhindi looks yummy Pari.
ReplyDeleteI will soon try it in this week itself.
Pari,
ReplyDeleteI love Bhindi,this dish is delicious. I need to try it.
this is one of my fav veggie..looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI can feel the flavor till here.... Nd the step by step pics r so helpful...
ReplyDeleteLoved it :)
I too sometime prepare bhindi like this..but I never adder amchoor, anardana pow and poppy seeds...will try next time same like you....
ReplyDeleteVery very beautifully illustrated. Loved the flavour. One of my favourite in the restaurant menu :):)Would love to try it at home.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so tempting.Nice recipe Pari:)
ReplyDeleteOh, Those look fantastic and it sounds so yummy. I'd love to try some,I'm a BIG fan of bhindi..liked ur version :)
ReplyDeletethe bhindi curry looks very tempting and mouthwatering.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds beyond amazing...Delicious Pari.
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Delicious bhindi :))
ReplyDeleteI have had it once but never tried at home. Thanks for the detailed recipe, it gets bookmarked :)
ReplyDeletelooks very nice, great
ReplyDeletethis looks delish pari..adding poppy seeds to okra is quite new to me..im sure it must have tasted yum..nice clicks..hey btw had sent u my entry yest for ur event hope u recvd it..
ReplyDeletelove bhindi! this looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious..
ReplyDeleteHi Pari
ReplyDeleteThis Bhindi do pyaza looks even better than any restaurant . Loved the color of it. Must have been finished within 15 minutes after completion.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
It's little different the way I make Bhindi do pyaza, will try your way sometime..looks awesome, Pari
ReplyDeleteone of my fav veggie..looks very good..awesome as always dear!
ReplyDeleteBhindi looks yummy, delicious and tempting. I appreciate for your wonderful step by step presentation.
ReplyDeletefabulous! Love bhindi and would try this out for sure!!
ReplyDeleteSooo tempting. Bookmarked.
ReplyDeletelovely recipe with stepwise explanations. i fed up making kadai bindi always.nice variation for me. Will try soon
ReplyDeleteNice recipe,your step wise pics are very tempting too...
ReplyDeletei usally do fry with bhindi...this recipe looks yummy and interesting!
ReplyDeletelooks delicious...n i like the restaurant style... ;-)
ReplyDeleteboomkmarking this one..wil try it soon..looks yumm..
ReplyDeleteDelectable bhindi prep.... very delicious & perfect for my dinners with roti..... Yum!!!! Hmmmm......
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I do bhindi do pyaaza in a diff way....urs look very yummy..loved the addition of poppy seed paste..
ReplyDeleteyummy yummy and i feel hungry now looking at this recipe :P
ReplyDeletethat bhindi looks super yummy...iam sure going to try this!!saw ur facebook update...why were you so upset?
ReplyDeleteI was looking for a curry like this..will try for sure..thnx
ReplyDeleteLove the recipe,simple yet sounds great! Love the first snap very much!
ReplyDeleteBhindi is one of my fav veggi and am sure gonna try this :-)
ReplyDeleteBhindi is my Favourite, but never tried this way!!
ReplyDeleteinteresting wow ..will try
ReplyDeletemy favorite veggie and this do pyassaa looks so delicious.. used to make chicken do payassa. but this one is really interesting ..
ReplyDeleteSound very interesting .Will try it
ReplyDeleteDelicious curry and lovely presentation! btw i got your email, thanks a ton dear :)
ReplyDeleteHi Pari, love your bhindi do pyaza.. i never thought to add yogurt into it, but sounds like a great idea. should try this sometime, bookmarked, your khatte baigan i tried recently though and absolutely loved them! thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteBhindi is my fav, unfortunately i don't get it in Finland, so will bookmark for me try in India :)Looks delicious! Mind cooking...haha never works for me :P
ReplyDeleteI am so glad PJ that you liked the khatte baingan. curds do add an amazing flavour to the bhindi and plus it makes it less slimy.
ReplyDeleteI love bhindi , in every form and this is lovely! Bookmarked! The very thought of bhindi do pyaza and ajwain paratha! Oooh! I'm sold :)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking and irresistible dish, very tempting Pari..
ReplyDeleteHey Pari,
ReplyDeleteI tried this out today and we loved it! Thanks for sharing such a brilliant recipe, will be making it often now :-)