Bhindi Ka Thecha: Spice Up Your Boring Meal With A Twist

By Tanisha Salwan

July 12, 2023

Ingredients

6 to 7 okras or bhindi 2 tsp oil 8 to 9 green chilies 8 to 9 garlic cloves 2 tbsp peanuts 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup coriander leaves 1/2 cup cumin seeds 1/2 cup asafoetida 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 lemon juice

Step 1

Take bhindi and coat them with a layer of oil. Roast them on direct flame.

Step 2

In a pan, add green chilies and garlic cloves. Add peanuts and oil. Roast them properly.

Step 3

Take a mortar and pestle and add the roasted items. Add coriander and salt to taste and grind them into a coarse paste.

Step 4

Now, take the roasted okras and remove its top and bottom ends. Slice them into two pieces. 

Step 5

Heat a pan and add oil. Add chopped onion and sliced okra. Add salt, lemon juice and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add in the prepared the chili paste. Let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add in the coriander leaves and mash everything together.

Step 7

Serve with chapati and enjoy!