Navratri Special: Make Delicious Hing Jeera Bhindi 

By Deepali Verma

October 5, 2024

Hing Jeera Bhindi is a flavourful and simple dish perfect for Navratri fasting. Made without onions and garlic, this recipe highlights the simplicity of okra, with the aromatic flavours of hing and jeera.  

Step 1

Wash and dry 250g of bhindi (okra). Cut them into 1-inch pieces.Heat 2 tbsp of ghee in a pan.Add 1 tsp of cumin seeds and a pinch of hing. Let them sizzle. 

Step 2

Add the chopped bhindi and sauté on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.Season with rock salt (sendha namak) and black pepper powder to taste. 

Step 3

Add ½ tsp of dried mango powder (amchur) for a tangy twist.Cook until the bhindi is tender and lightly crispy. 

Step 4

Serve hot with kuttu ki roti or samak rice during Navratri.