🥬 Goan Bhindi Bhaji | Easy Lady Finger (Okra) Stir Fry Recipe

🥬 Goan Bhindi Bhaji | Easy Lady Finger (Okra) Stir Fry Recipe

A coconut-infused vegetarian dish for everyday Goan meals

📝 About the Recipe

Bhindi (lady finger/okra) is one of the most commonly available vegetables in India — fresh, affordable, and versatile. This Goan-style Bhindi Bhaji is cooked with a light tempering, grated coconut, and the distinctive kokum (sol), giving it a mild tang and signature Konkan flavor.

Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this simple dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice and Goan curry.

📌 Servings: 3
⏱️ Cooking Time: 15–30 minutes
👩‍🍳 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

🧂 Ingredients

• 8–9 lady fingers (bhindi)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 small tomato (chopped)
• 2 green chilies (slit or chopped)
• ½ cup freshly grated coconut
• 1–2 kokum petals (or a small tamarind piece as substitute)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp oil

🍳 Method

Prep the Bhindi

• Wash the bhindi thoroughly and pat dry.
• Cut into 1-inch pieces and keep aside.

Sauté the Base

• Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan.
• Add chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
• Add tomatoes and green chilies. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.

Cook the Bhindi

• Add chopped bhindi and stir well.
• Pour a little water, just enough to help cook the vegetable.
• Season with salt to taste. Cover and let cook on low-medium heat until bhindi softens (around 8–10 minutes).

Finish with Coconut & Kokum

• Once bhindi is cooked, add grated coconut and kokum.
• Mix gently and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes, letting the flavors come together.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with Goan rice, varan, or even chapati.
• Can be enjoyed as a side dish with fish curry rice or any vegetarian thali.

🌿 Tips & Notes

✅ Ensure bhindi is dry before cutting to avoid stickiness.
✅ Adjust chili level depending on spice preference.
✅ Kokum adds tanginess and aids digestion — don’t skip it!

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