Bendekai raita or bhindi raita
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Raita is an accompaniment for rice, pulao or biryani. Bhindi raita is made with ladyfinger, yogurt and seasoned with spices and is generally served chilled.
Ingredients
- Ladyfinger/bhindi/okra - 1 cup (sliced into thin rounds)
- Whisked yogurt - 2 cups
- Red chilli powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Cumin powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cooking oil - 5 teaspoons
Method
Step 1
Heat 4 teaspoons of oil in a pan. Add the okra and fry till it turns golden brown.
Step 2
Remove the fried okra in a serving bowl. Let it cool down. Add yogurt and mix together.
Step 3
Add salt, cumin powder and red chilli powder and mix well.
Step 4
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in the same pan. Add mustard seeds and saute them till it starts spluttering.
Step 5
Add to the raita and serve chilled.
Step 6
Note : Bhindi raita can be served with variety of rice dishes.
Wow that’s really interesting ! bhindi raita.. i will try this for sure.. my husband dot like bhindi too much.. I will give him in the form of raita hahaha.. you know house wife tactics lol