Quick & Easy Bhindi Do Pyaza – North Indian Favorite!

Bhindi Do Pyaza is a popular North Indian dish that combines tender okra with caramelized onions, juicy tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. This restaurant-style curry is quick to make and full of rich flavors, making it the perfect accompaniment to naan, chapati, or rice. With the addition of yogurt and spices like garam masala and kasuri methi, it offers a delightful, creamy texture and irresistible taste. A perfect vegetarian dish for any meal, Bhindi Do Pyaza brings the authentic taste of North India right into your kitchen!

Ingredients:-

Okra (Bhindi) – 250 grams (cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
Onions – 3 large (thinly sliced) + ½ cup (cut into petals)
Tomatoes – 2 large (chopped) + ½ cup (cut into cubes)
Garlic – 1 tablespoon (finely chopped)
Ginger – ½ tablespoon (finely chopped)
Yogurt – ½ cup
Oil - As needed
Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
Coriander seeds – 1 teaspoon (crushed)
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Spicy chili powder – 1 teaspoon
Kashmiri chili powder – 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder – 1.5 teaspoons
Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon
Garam masala – 1 teaspoon
Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves) – ¼ teaspoon
Coriander leaves – A handful (chopped)
Salt – To taste
Water – ½ cup (warm, as needed)

Method:
Let's start by preparing the ingredients for Bhindi Do Pyaza. Wash and dry the okra, then cut it into 1.5-inch pieces. Slice half a cup of onions into petals and chop half a cup of tomatoes into cubes. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and sauté the okra until lightly cooked, then set it aside.

In the same pan, add a little more oil, followed by cumin seeds, crushed coriander seeds, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until aromatic, then add the sliced onions and cook until translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, and cook until soft and mushy. Now, stir in turmeric powder, spicy chili powder, Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder, and sauté until the raw smell of the spices disappears. Lower the heat and add yogurt, mixing well. Cover and cook until the oil separates, then mix everything. If needed, add warm water to adjust consistency.

Add the sautéed okra, onion petals, tomato cubes, garam masala, kasuri methi, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Your restaurant-style Bhindi Do Pyaza is now ready to serve!