Bhindi(okra/ladies finger) raita...

"Bhindi raita" is a unique dish preparation...its very much similar with "ଦହି ବାଇଗଣ"...Raita is a curd based accompaniment which is typically enjoyed with rice or Biryani.The Bhindi raita brings a nice variation to the typical raita .Deep fried bhindi slices mixed with thick yogurt and served tempered.

INGREDIENTS:

• Bhindi/okra/ladies finger-250 gm.
• Yogurt/Curd-2 cup.
• Red chili-2.
• Roasted Red chili-1 tsp.
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp.
• Curry leaves

   -5-10.

• Refined oil-

  5 

  tsp.
• Sugar-1 tsp.(optional)

• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

• Wash the whole bhindi & dry in a clean towel,cut into thin rings,Marinate with salt & fry in slow fire till it crispy & keep aside.
• Take a bowl,Mix yogurt gently with fried bhindi & salt.
• Heat oil in a pan,add broken red chili,mustard seeds when it start spluttering,add 

   Curry leaves.stir it 1 min,switch off the flame.then add it to mixed yogurt.

• Add roasted red chili powder,mix it.

• "Bhindi raita" is ready to serve.serve hot with steamed rice...

u may also like the another variation of this bhindi raita is "Dahi bhendi"