Dahi Bhindi Recipe - Okra in Yogurt Curry with Caramelized Onions

Step 1: To begin making the Dahi Bhindi Recipe, we will first roast the Bhindi

Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Wok or a Kadai; add the chopped onions and the bhindi (okra)

Step 3: Sprinkle some salt and sauté the bhindi and the onions on low heat

Step 4: Keep the pan covered for the few minutes so the bhindi gets cooked

Step 5: When covered the bhindi releases moisture, but this moisture helps it to cook and soften as well

Step 6: Once you notice that it has released a little moisture and the bhindi is slightly softened, open the pan and stir fry the bhindi until it is well roasted

Step 7: Make sure you roast it on medium heat

Step 8: Roast the Bhindi until you notice it has begun to shrink and has browned

Step 9: It should not become sticky, slimy and gooey

Step 10: If it has turned this way, add a little more oil and sprinkle some gram flour/besan and stir it gently

Step 11: This will absorb the sliminess

Step 12: The bhindi is a tricky vegetable to cook, so it takes some practice to not making it gooey

Step 13: Once the bhindi is cooked and well roasted, keep it aside till we prepare the yogurt gravy

Step 14: To make the Yogurt Curry, add the yogurt into a saucepan; add the gram flour, grated ginger, garam masala powder,  turmeric powder and chili powder

Step 15: Whisk until smooth

Step 16: Add in 1/4 cup of water and whisk again until well combined

Step 17: Place the saucepan on a medium heat and allow the yogurt mixture to come to a brisk boil

Step 18: Allow it to boil for a couple of minutes and then turn the heat to low

Step 19: Simmer the mixture until the yogurt becomes thick and creamy

Step 20: Once thick and creamy, add in the roasted bhindi and stir

Step 21: Simmer for a few more minutes

Step 22: Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 23: Turn off the heat and transfer the Dahi Bhindi a serving bowl

Step 24: The final step is to make the seasoning

Step 25: Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a Tadka Pan

Step 26: Add the cumin seeds, dry red chilies and roast them until lightly browned

Step 27: Pour this seasoning and the caramelized onions into the Dahi Bhindi

Step 28: Stir to mix gently and finally stir in the chopped coriander leaves

Step 29: Serve the Dahi Bhindi along with Phulka Recipe  or Steamed Rice and  Green Moong Sprout Salad for a simple weeknight dinner or even a weekend lunch