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My name is Nalini Murthy. I'm very fond of experimenting with, and creating new recipes. I also like to find new ways of recycling leftovers. Please write to me of any ideas you may have. My e-mail address is : nalinesk@vsnl.bgl.net.in I give below an easy and tasty way to prepare fried Bhendi sabji in the
microwave oven. It uses very little oil unlike the usual types.
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Microwave Bhendi
Ingredients
Bhendi (Okra) cut into 1/2" slices 1/2 Kg or 1 lb
Salt 1 tsp or to taste
Chilli Powder 1/2 tsp or to taste
Ajwain 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Urad dal (White split) 1 tsp
Hing (asafoetida) 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
Oil 2 tsp
Method :
- Place the cut okra in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate and
cook on 'high' uncovered for 4 minutes. If necessary cook the okra in
two or three lots. No salt is to be added now. This will ensure that the okra
is cooked, but without stickiness, and the bright green colour is maintained.
- Next, heat the 2 tsp oil in a kadai, and fry the mustard, urad dal and
ajwain, add the cooked bhendi/okra pieces, add turmeric, hing, salt,
chilli powders and fry for a couple of minutes till the masalas are well
absorbed.
Your dry Bhendi Sabji is ready and looks green and appetising. It is a
great favourite with our family.
Note : If using Bhendi from the cold storage, instead of microwaving the
pieces, cook it for 10 minutes in the baking oven without salt, till it
is dry, then follow the second step as above.
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