Besanwali Bhindi - Rajasthani Besan Bhindi Sabji Recipe

Every morning I struggle, thinking what I should pack ‘different’ for my husband’s lunch time tiffin. Though I normally prefer making everyday roti & sabzi but it gets boring & repetitive week after week. So, I have started tweaking those everyday sabzi & try to make it in different variations. Now, Bhindi/Okra/Lady Fingers are so so common in Indian households and I am sure you make Bhindi ki sabzi atleast once or twice in a week. Here is a quick & different version of Bhindi ki sabzi, inspired by my visit to Rajasthan in 2010 – ‘Rajasthani Besanwali Bhindi’! What I observed is that you will find extensive use of Besan/Chickpea/Gram Flour in their cuisine which is very unique. It was loved by everyone in my home & I did receive quite a lot of compliments too. It is a perfect sabzi to make in the morning when you have thousand of things to do! 

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INGREDIENTS:

3 Tbsp Oil

1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds/Jeera

1/4 Tsp Asafoetida/Hing

250gm Bhindi/Okra/Lady Fingers - slit in half length wise

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1/4 Cup Gram Flour/Besan

1 Tsp Coriander Powder/Dhaniya Powder

1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder/Lal Mirchi Powder

1/2 Tsp Fennel Seeds Powder/Saunf Powder

1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds Powder/Jeera Powder

1/2 Tsp Dry Mango Powder/Aamchur Powder

1-2 Tbsp Water

Salt to taste

SERVES: 2-3 persons

PREPARATION TIME: 10 Mins

COOKING TIME: 15 Mins

TOTAL TIME: 25 Mins

* 1 CUP = 240 ML

METHOD:

1. In a pan add oil & allow it to heat. 

2. Add cumin seeds & let it flutter. 

3. Add asafoetida followed by Lady Finger/Bhindi/Okra - slit in half lengthwise. Mix well. 

4. Let is cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes. Give it a stir after 2-3 mins & let it cook again. 

5. Add salt to taste, turmeric powder & mix. 

6. Cook bhindi fot 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, till it gets a little crispier on medium flame. 

7. Once the oil separates, add besan/chickpea flour/gram flour, coriander powder, Red Chilli Powder, Sauf Powder, Jeera Powder, & Dry Mango Powder. Mix everything well. 

8. Cover with lid & let it cook for 3-4 minutes on low flame. 

9. Open the lid after 3-4 minutes, sprinkle some water if required, so it doesn't stick to the pan. 

10. Mix & give it another 2-3 minutes, then turn off the gas. 

11. It's ready to be served. 

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