Bhindi Huli Recipe - South Indian Style Tangy Okra

Step 1: To begin making the Bhindi Huli Recipe (South Indian Style Tangy Okra), wash and dry okra; trim the ends and cut into 1 inch pieces and keep aside

Step 2: Cube onions and keep aside

Step 3: Heat oil in a large deep saucepan and once hot, add mustard seeds

Step 4: As soon as the mustard seeds crackle and pop, stir in the chopped onions and mix well

Step 5: Add in the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and sambar powder (you can omit this or use any curry powder you have)

Step 6: Mix well and sauté on medium high heat, stirring often until the onions are soft and lightly sautéed or until they change color

Step 7: Add the chopped bhindi/okra and mix well

Step 8: Stir in tamarind water or paste along with salt to taste and mix again

Step 9: Add as much or as little tamarind for flavoring depending upon how sour you want your curry

Step 10: Cook on medium high, covered, stirring in between until the bhindi is cooked and semi dry

Step 11: Taste in between and add salt or more tamarind according to your taste

Step 12: Remove from heat and serve as a side dish with your meal

Step 13: You can serve Bhindi Huli Recipe (South Indian Style Tangy Okra) along with Mixed Vegetable Sambar and Steamed Rice for a weekday meal