Rajasthani Besanwali Bhindi recipe (राजस्थानी बेसनवाली भींडी)

by Arpit, Published: May 04, 2014

A simple Rajasthani dish with Crispy Bhindi (okra) and Besan (gram flour).

When you are using bhindi (okra) dont wash it instead clean it with wet cloth. Otherwise bhindi (okra) will become sticky.

This dish needs a lot of patience, as we know we should never add water to bhindi curries otherwise it will become sticky. Also, bhindis (okra) will cook with its own moisture, it requires little more oil to make it crispy.

So here we go with little Gram flour, little taste of kalonji, little sour and little crispy bhindi, served with Hot Chappathis with lots of Ghee (clarified butter). Now, its Rajasthani dish so dont bother about calories. Simply enjoy this easy and authentic Rajasthani Dish, Besanwali Bhindi.



Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 20 min

Total time: 35 mins

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

1/4 cup bengal gram flour (बेसन)

15-20 small ladyfingers (भींडी)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder (हलदी)

1 tsp garam masala (गरम मसाला)

1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (सौंफ)

2 tsp red chilli powder (लाल मीर्च)

1 tbsp coriander powder (धनीया पावडर)

1 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder (जीरा पावडर)

1 tsp dry mango powder (आम्चुर पावडर)

4 tbsp oil (तेल)

1/2 tsp nigela seeds (कलोंजी)

8-10 small shallots (साम्भार प्याज) or 2-3 medium sized normal onons

salt , to taste (नमक)

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