Ajwaini Tomato Okra Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Ajwaini Tamatar Bhindi recipe, cut bhindi into half

Step 2: Make sure bhindi should not be wet, dry them properly

Step 3: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add bhindi and stir them for a couple of minutes

Step 4: Cook them on medium flame

Step 5: Cover the lid and let it cook until done, keep stirring it in between

Step 6: Once it is done, take it out from the wok

Step 7: Heat oil in the same heavy bottomed pan again for the gravy

Step 8: Once the oil is hot, add ajwain seeds and asafoetida powder

Step 9: After a minute, add pureed tomatoes and the required red chilli powder

Step 10: Let it cook on medium flame until the puree gets done

Step 11: Add sugar, salt to taste and let it cook for some more time

Step 12: Finally add the cashew paste, add salt, pre cooked bhindi and mix everything properly

Step 13: Let the ajwaini tamatar bhindi cook for 5 more minutes and then serve hot

Step 14: Serve Ajwaini Tamatar Bhindi with Butter Garlic Naan and Boondi Raita for a perfect weekday lunch