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chapati in a big plate. and in a little plate which is on the big plate the small plate has achari bhindi.
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Achari Bhindi With Homemade Achari Masala

Achari Bhindi With Homemade Achari Masala is a pickled okra which comes together in no time. It's extremely flavorful.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Keyword: achari bhindi, achari okra
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Sarah Mirza

Ingredients

  • cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 lbs okra bhindi
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 medium tomato finely chopped
  • 2 green chili peppers
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • homemade Achari Masala

Instructions

  • In a medium size pot, on medium heat, add oil and let it heat up.
  • Now add in the sliced onion and let them get translucent. 
  • Add in ginger garlic paste and sauté it for 10-15 seconds.
  • Next add in the green pepper and the tomato, sauté them for a minute. 
  • Now add in the Homemade Achari Masala and mix it for 10-20 seconds. 
  • Also add fresh lemon juice and mix well. 
  • Next add in the fresh okra and mix well. 
  • At this point, add in ½ cup of water and mix well. 
  • Now cover the pot for 3-4 minutes. 
  • Next uncover the pot and mix. 
  • Now add ¼ cup more water, cover the lid, turn your stove to medium-low heat, and let everything cook for 20-25 minutes.
  • Uncover the pot and mix well. 
  • Turn it on low and cover the pot again. Let it cook for 10 minutes .
  • Turn off the stove.
  • Serve immediately it with fresh chapati.

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Notes

If you want the spicer version add the ½-1 tsp of crushed red peppers flakes and for the less spicer version leave them out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1lbs of okra | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1069IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg