Bhindi Do Pyaaza - Okra-Onion Stir Fry
One of my favorite culinary delights is savoring a meal of bhindi do pyaza with hot rotis and a spicy pickle on a monsoon day (not that I don’t prepare it during the rest of the seasons:)). A comforting and satisfying meal during the monsoon season along with some deep-fried, crunchy fritters like pakodas or mirchi bhaji at tea time. These rainy day treats are a seasonal indulgence one can’t help but succumb to.
A popular dish in most restaurant menus, Bhindi do pyaaza, as the name suggests is okra cooked along with double measure of onions (do pyaza) generally meaning double the quantity of onions usually used in preparing a dish. Crisp stir fried okra is tossed in a semi-dry onion-tomato masala and seasoned with kasoori methi which gives this dish its unique flavor besides a liberal amount of sauted sliced onions which lends the otherwise bland okra a sweet taste. This is the kind of vegetable subzi I would reach out for a second and sometimes a third helping too.:)
Bhindi Do Pyaaza Recipe
Source: My recipe files
Prep & Cooking: 35 mts
Serves: 3-4
Cuisine: North Indian
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1/4 kg fresh tender lady’s finger, chop into 1″ inch pieces
1/4 kg onions, finely sliced
1 large tomato, finely chopped
3/4 tsp cumin seeds
1″ ginger piece, grated
big pinch turmeric pwd
pinch asafoetida/hing(optional)
1 1/2 tsp coriander pwd
1/4 tsp garam masala pwd (optional)
1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
salt to taste
1/4 tsp sugar
2 tbsp coriander leaves
1 1/4 tbsp oil
1 Wash and dry the okra thoroughly (dry with a kitchen towel). Trim the ends and cut them into one inch pieces.
2 Heat one fourth tbsp of oil in a cooking vessel. Add the sliced okra pieces and stir fry them till they are three-fourth cooked. Constantly stir fry on medium to ensure they don’t burn or stick to the pan. Add salt and turmeric pwd and remove.
3 In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Add the cumin seeds and toss for 8-10 seconds. Add the asafoetida, grated ginger and immediately add the sliced onions and saute till they are transparent yet crisp.
4 Add the chilli pwd, coriander pwd, garam masala pwd and saute for 2-3 mts. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook further for another 4-5 mts.
5 Now add the stir fried okra and combine well and cook further uncovered for 12-15 mts. Add kasoori methi, sugar and lemon juice. Combine well and adjust salt. Turn off heat.
6 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with hot rotis or rice.
Note:
I prepare another version of this dish where 2-3 tbsps of beaten curd is added towards the end of the cooking process. Keep stir frying on medium heat till the curd is well blended with okra and onions.
By sailu • Aug 23rd, 2007 • Category: All Recipes, North Indian Recipes, Stir Fries, Vegetables, Vegetarian Recipes
Gorgeous!! We order that too in the restaurant.Great dish to enjoy with Chapatis!:)
Yum… your photos are always so gorgeous! The bhindi in the second photo simply LEAPS off the page. Lovely!
Looks delicious Sailu! Been waiting for u’re posts
Bendakaaya is one of the favorites in our home! Will try u’re recipe for chapathis soon 
Cheers
Latha
Hi Sailu, I finally learn’t how to comment…I was missing you, guess it was a long break since last post. Hey bendakay do pyaza looks awesome. I always tried your recipes and they were a hit..
this time am trying to fry some boorelu for Varalakshmi Vratham tommo, wish me luck as it was a flop-show last time I tried them with maida batter. Loved your pics and as always very inspiring..
this looks delicious! I’ve never had okra in an Indian recipe. I will have to try it someday.
Have you got a favourite potato recipe? I’ve been craving for a potato curry, and would love to see your version! Thanks!
We always order this at restaurants. Now I can make it at home. Thanks.
Hi Sailu,
This is my favorite veggie and always order it at the restaurants. Your dish looks so colourful and delicious as always.
Bhindi subzi is an all time favourite. I have never added kasoori methi to mine. Thx for the idea.
Hi Sailu,
The okra and onion stir-fry looks great. i posted mine for Nupur´s X veggie Event, but it was a lot simpler than yours. I am happy to find a more ellaborate version, since I just love the taste of okra on its own. Will definitelly try.
You know I love my rice and dhal, so what if we make some to go along with the bhindi do pyaaza?
What amazing pictures…this recipe looks awesome!
Sailu,
Bhindi masala in my favorite, goes well with roti’s and rice. I did not know that’s called bhindi-do-pyaaz.
pic look good
So glad to see you back Sailu. Anything with bhindi in it is a huge hit at my home. Your bhindi do piaza looks gorgeous as usual.
That pic says it all Sailu!! Gorgeous!
Hello Sailu,
Neat presentation!!!!! Love this dish
Hi Sailu,
Stumbled on your blog, but happy that i did….wonderful blog and love your recipes….
bhendi do pyaza, that ones my fav form of bhindi, although i can eat bhindi in any form.
This dish looks absokutely scrumptious! Very appetizing and interesting…
Hi Sailaja, I love Okra and this recipe of yours was easy and quick. I will surely try it out for a meal someday with roti. Yummy. Thnx for the recipe, and the pics are fab
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Hello Sailaja,
Tried ur recipe, this sure has a unique taste as u mentioned. Nice change from usual bhendi recipes and simple too. Thanks.
HI Sailu
thanx for this lovely recipe…its different from the other okra recipes…its yum,….its delicious……its unique….very appetizing…
thanx once again
nice and quick recipes.i have bookmarked ur site.
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Hi Sailaja, I tried this recipe of yours today and it turned out delicious. Thanks for sharing
Hi Sailu garu!
I tried this bhindi do pyaza from your blog and it came out great.We loved it.thanks for sharing.Btw, my sister also tried your onion chutney recipe for dosas yesterday and she said it was good too and they liked it.
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[…] Bhindi Do Pyaza Recipe How to make Bhindi Do Pyaza Ingredients: 1/4 kg fresh tender lady’s finger, chop into 1″ inch pieces 1/4 kg onions, finely sliced 1 large tomato, finely chopped 3/4 tsp cumin seeds 1″ ginger piece, grated big pinch turmeric pwd pinch asafoetida/hing(optional) 1 1/2 tsp coriander pwd 1/4 tsp garam masala pwd (optional) 1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) salt to taste 1/4 tsp sugar 2 tbsp coriander leaves 1 1/4 tbsp oil Directions 1 Wash and dry the okra thoroughly (dry with a kitchen towel). Trim the ends and cut them into one inch pieces. 2 Heat one fourth tbsp of oil in a cooking vessel. Add the sliced okra pieces and stir fry them till they are three-fourth cooked. Constantly stir fry on medium to ensure they don’t burn or stick to the pan. Add salt and turmeric pwd and remove. 3 In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Add the cumin seeds and toss for 8-10 seconds. Add the asafoetida, grated ginger and immediately add the sliced onions and saute till they are transparent yet crisp. 4 Add the chilli pwd, coriander pwd, garam masala pwd and saute for 2-3 mts. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook further for another 4-5 mts. 5 Now add the stir fried okra and combine well and cook further uncovered for 12-15 mts. Add kasoori methi, sugar and lemon juice. Combine well and adjust salt. Turn off heat. 6 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with hot rotis or rice. Linky […]