Mr. Dhirein  (BCTCA 2ND SEM) is a dedicated and diligent, young aspirant who is exceptionally good at culinary arts. IIHMCA has selected him as the Chef of the Day.

Ingredients

To Temper

  • 60 ml                Oil 
  • 5 gms               Mustard seeds
  • 5 gms              Cumin seeds
  • 5 gms               Urad dal split
  • 2 no                 Red chilli
  • 3 no                 Green chilli finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs           Curry leaves

Other Ingredients

  • 500 gm            Lady’s finger
  • 100 ml                         Oil
  • 75 gm              Peanuts
  • 4 cloves           Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 inch              Ginger finely chopped
  • 100 gms          Onion (Small) finely chopped
  • 5 gms              Turmeric powder
  • 8 gms              Red chilli powder
  • 12 gms            Coriander powder
  • 8 gms              Besan flour

Method

  1. Cut the Okra into small pieces and keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Add mustard seeds & cumin seeds and wait for them to crackle. And then add urad dal, stirring until it turns golden brown.
  3. Now add curry leaves, few red chillies, green chillies, and chopped ginger and garlic. Sauté these ingredients until raw aroma of ginger and garlic leave.
  4. Add finely chopped onions to the mix, sautéing until they become translucent.
  5. Now, add the okra slices. A teaspoon of oil can be added at this stage to ensure the okra is well-coated. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Allow the okra to cook thoroughly, stirring occasionally. There’s no need to add water. Keep the pan uncovered to avoid making the okra soggy. The secret to crispy okra lies in letting it fry in its own moisture and the oil.
  7. Add the salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cook further.
  8. While the okra cooks, take some peanuts and crush them into a coarse powder.
  9. Once the okra is nearly done, sprinkle this peanut powder and besan flour over it, mixing well.
  10. The peanuts not only get roasted in the process but also infuse the dish with a rich, nutty flavour. Take it off heat and sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.