Okra Raita | Easy Bhindi Raita | Spiced Okra in Tempered Yogurt
Flavorful okra raita or the bhindi raita - spiced okra in the tempered yogurt. A perfect rice accompaniment or a dip that you can relish as is!
Servings: 4
Calories: 98kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1.5 cups okra chopped (I cut them into slightly big pieces (1.5 to 2-inch approx shown in the picture)
- 1 tsp cumin powder divided
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 cup yogurt
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
To Temper:
- 1 tsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp hing/asafoetida
- ½ tsp chana dal
- ½ tsp urad dal
Instructions
Cook the Okra:
- Heat a pan and add 1 tbsp of oil. When the oil is hot, add the chopped okra, ½ tsp of cumin powder and ½ tsp of red chili powder.
- Mix thoroughly and make sure the spices are coated evenly.
- Now cook the okra over medium-low heat until it is nicely roasted and charred like below. The okra should have a crunch. It took me approx 8 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Let the okra cook a bit
Prepare the Yogurt:
- Meanwhile, in a bowl add the yogurt, water, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Now add the cooked okra pieces to yogurt. Gently mix.
Prepare the Tempering:
- In a tempering pan, heat 1 tsp of oil. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and hing. When the mustard seeds start to splutter, turn off the heat.
Mix the Raita:
- Now add this tempering and chopped cilantro to the okra, yogurt mix.
- Gently mix them. Add the remaining ½ tsp of cumin powder and serve it with any rice variety.
Notes
- You can chop the okra into small pieces also. While sauteing, make sure they don't stick to each other.
- Tender okra works well for this raita. They turn crispy fast.
- After tempering, instead of adding ½ tsp of cumin powder, you can add ½ tsp of chaat masala or dry mango powder for a tangy flavor.
- Adjust the spices and salt according to your preference.
- You can skip asafoetida to make this recipe a gluten-free one or use gluten-free asafoetida.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg