Ajwaini Tamatar Bhindi Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Soak 10 to 15 cashew nuts in warm water and grind to a smooth paste

step 2

• STEP 2.1 preheat a pan, add 1 tsp oil and add 500 gms bhindis cut in halves, salt to taste. Stir fry to coat the bhindi with oil and salt. Turn the heat to low, sprinkle a little water, cover the pan and allow the bhindi to steam cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir intermittently. Turn off the heat. Transfer bhindis to a bowl and keep aside.

step 3

• STEP 3.2 into the same pan add 1 tsp oil, 2 tsp ajwain and roast till it crackles, add 1 tsp asafoetida (hing), 1 cup cooked tomato puree, 1 tsp red chilli powder, salt to taste ,1 tsp sugar to balance the sour of the tomatoes, 2 tbsp cashew paste. Mix well and bring to a brisk boil.

step 4

• STEP 4.3 at this stage add cooked bhindi. Gently mix to combine the gravy and the bhindi. Cover and allow to simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.

step 5

• STEP 5.4 ajwaini tamatar bhindi is ready.