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Bhindi Chicken in a grey plate with naan to side

Bhindi Chicken

Safira
This is my mum's recipe for Bhindi Chicken in which Okra (Bhindi in Gujarati) and Chicken are stir fried with tomato and spices to create a wholesome and delicious side or main served with chapati. My mum recently made this for us when  we were visiting and my daughter loved it. It is a must try recipe for all lovers of Okra.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Side
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 as a side
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 40 Okra
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Green Chilli Paste
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Cleaned and cut into small cubes
  • 100 ml Plum Tomato Pureed

Instructions
 

  • Wash the okra in cold water and then dry thoroughly and individually with a towel.
  • You can then leave it out to air dry for a number of hours or overnight. This is an optional step.
  • Chop off tip and then cut each okra into rounds.
  • Heat oil. Once hot, fry Okra over a low heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Add Salt, Green Chilli and Garlic. 
  • Mix togeher, then add in Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric, Cumin Powder and Coriander Powder.
  • Add Chicken and cook for 5 minutes on medium low.Now add some Tomato and cook for a further 7 - 8 minutes.

Notes

How to prep Bhindi

The one issue that comes up time and again when Okra is mentioned is the slime also known as mucilage. 
1. Wash the okra in cold water and then dry thoroughly with a towel.
2. You can then leave it out to air dry for a number of hours or overnight. This is an optional step.
3. Chop off tip and then chop into rounds.
3. Fry Okra is a little oil over a low heat for 10 - 15 minutes.

How to Serve Okra

Bhindi is best served with hot rotis and works well as a side to Daal or any other meat/veg dish.
Try serving alongside:
Tadka Daal
Chicken Bhuna
Lamb Karahi

Storage

Bhindi keeps well in the fridge for 2 - 3 days.
Bhindi can not be frozen!

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 854mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1105IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bhinda Chicken, Bhindi Chicken, Bhindi Curry, BHindi Masala, Bhindi Sabzi, Bhindi Stir Fry, Murgh Bhindi, Okra and Chicken, Okra Stiry Fry
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