Bhindi Ki Kadhi, Okra In Yogurt Gravy

Bhindi Ki Kadhi (Okra In Yogurt Gravy)

Bhindi Ki Kadhi (Okra In Yogurt Gravy) is a delicious main course dish. This Kadhi is also made with khatta dahi (yogurt) and besan (gram flour) but instead of the usual pakora’s I have added bhindi to it. The bhindi is marinated and then fried before adding to the Kadhi. This gives a crunch and a bite to the dish.

You may like to try our other similar recipes like Bhindi Ka SalanBhindi Do PyazaBesan Wali Bhindi and Bhindi Sambharia.

Bhindi Ki Kadhi, Okra In Yogurt Gravy

Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes 
Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients For Bhindi Ki Kadhi (Okra In Yogurt Gravy)

100 grams bhindi
2 tablespoon besan (gram flour)
¼ teaspoon chilli powder
¼ teaspoon amchur
¼ teaspoon salt
Oil for frying

For the Kadhi
2 cups of Khatti dahi (sour yogurt)
1 tablespoon besan (gram flour)
¼ teaspoon haldi (turmeric)
½ teaspoon dhania powder (coriander)
½ teaspoon jeera (cumin)
2 dry red chills
A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
1 teaspoon ghee

For the tempering
1 teaspoon ghee
¼ teaspoon jeera
½ teaspoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon coriander chopped for garnishing

Directions For Bhindi Ki Kadhi (Okra In Yogurt Gravy)

  • Wash, wipe and trim both the ends of the bhindi. Cut the bhindi horizontally into two and then cut into 2 inch pieces.
  • Add all the ingredients and toss, set aside for 30 minutes to marinade so that the bhindi is well coated with besan.
  • For the Kadhi
  • Mix yogurt, besan, haldi, coriander, salt and 1 cup water and blend till no lumps are there.
  • Heat ghee in a pot; add jeera, red chilli and hing.
  • Now pour in the yogurt mix and keep stirring till it starts to boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated bhindi till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Alternatively you can air fry the bhindi also to cut on oil.
  • Check the thickness of the Kadhi, if too thick add more water and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Add the fried bhindi, coriander to the Kadhi and switch off the heat.

For the tempering

  • Heat ghee in a small pan; add jeera and switch off the heat. Add the chilli powder and pour on the Kadhi.
  • Serve with rice or roti.

Bhindi Ki Kadhi, Okra In Yogurt Gravy