Bhindi Raitha

"Raita is an Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi condiment made with yogurt and used as a sauce or dip." - Wikipedia

Thanks to Sheji  Shakkeer for sharing the recipe. This looks great and surely tastes great. Try it out.

Serves: 4

Spice level: Mild

Preparation time:  15 Mins.

Cook time (incl. Prep. time):  25 Mins.

Ingredients:

1. Okra (Lady’s Finger) - ½ Lb. (cleaned and cut into small roundels)

2. Yogurt - 2 ½ Cups

3. Green Chilies - 2

4. Dry Red chilies - 3

5. Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp.

6. Fresh Grated Coconut - ½ Cup

7. Curry Leaves - 1 Stem (Leaves off the stem)

8. Oil - 2 Tsp.

9. Oil for Frying

10. Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. In a grinder, Grind Coconut, Green Chilies and Mustard Seeds coarsely.

2. Heat Oil in a frying pan and sauté the okra pieces until it becomes dry and crisp.

3. Remove fried okra off the flame and mix it with the ground coconut mix in a mixing bowl.

4. Heat Oil in a frying pan and add Mustard seeds and let it splutter.

5. Add Red Chilies and Curry leaves and sauté for about a min.  Add this seasoning along with yogurt and salt to the mixing bowl with okra and mix well.  Serve with Phulka/Roti or Rice.