Either you love it. Or you don't. There is no in between- when it comes to Okra, also known as Lady's Finger!
And yes, this is about us- P and I. P loves his veggies and esp. Okra and I hate it. My mom had even tried to make it pretty and eye-catching so that I would at least taste the dish. But I haven't succumbed to it in my 28 years of life. Am I proud of it? Well, I haven't given much thought about it. Just that I'm picky when it comes to everything in my life, especially food.
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Though it has got a pretty name, Lady's finger has a bad reputation because of its slimy nature. So, it is important to select short pods which are crisp and not without any blemishes.
Soak the okra (better to use frozen ones) in water and half a lime mixture for about 30 minutes. You can also use vinegar instead of lime. Pat dry and you are ready to cook.
They say, to cut the okra into chunks as more the surface area, more the chance of slime while cooking. But Mamma used to cut in thin rounds or rectangles. And that's how she makes it pretty.
Cook the okra in high heat. This helps in reducing the slime.
Do not cover and cook. This also eliminates the slime and also in retaining the color.
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Serve hot as a side dish to rice.
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Also try Okra Stir Fry- North Indian Style.
Anindya Sundar Basu says
Very nice. You said correctly either you love it or hate it. Reminds me of the same recipe that we had done - http://www.pikturenama.com/why-we-blog-and-recipe-of-okra-made-with-mango-mustard-sauce/
Cooking classes says
Very different type of dish..I have tried at home and like to all family members. Keep sharing.
Ira says
These scrumptious photos make my mouth watery, My kiddo loves it and as it takes less time to cook the stir fry works for both of us!! 😉
rajlakshmi says
Okhra fry is one of my favourite dish. Along with Roti they make an awesome breakfast. Thanks for the recipe.
Nikita Dudani says
Great idea! I love Okra's. they are my favorite. I will give this a try! 🙂
Parul says
I love bhindi. We do a simple stir fry or masala stir fry. Sometimes, stuffed and grilled. 🙂
Roshan Radhakrishnan says
I personally love it. Its easy to cook. Mom makes a lovely coconut milk and pepper combination with it that is to die for...
Bellybytes says
This is the way we make it too . This was a favourite in our home till last month when my husband found every ones tiffin had okra for one week in a row. From then on he said "No more Bhindi". At the rate at which vegetables are being banned on my table we'll soon be subsisting on love and fresh air.
Shalini says
Haha! How I wish it happened at my home 😛
Thanks for dropping by, Mam!
Shantala says
We are in the same boat, picky eater here too. My hubby loves okra (and most veggies), and I have only recently developed a taste for them.
This is my go-to okra recipe too. Quick and easy. Though I have one question. You told to soak it in water. I thought it gets more slimy due to contact with water. I normally rinse and wipe off excess water.
Is there a particular reason for soaking?
Shalini says
Yay, So I ain't alone! 😛
Soak it in water+lime mixture or water+vinegar mixture. Mamma told it will help reduce the slime and yes, it did.
Made them crispier too, I should say.
Soumya says
I absolutely love bhindi/okra/vendekkya! I love making it in a simple stir fry too! 🙂
Shalini says
Thanks for dropping by, Soumya 🙂