Vegan Bhindi Ka Salan | Vegan Okra Curry

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of chopped Okra / Bhindi
• 3 tbsp Peanuts
• 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp fresh/dry Coconut pieces
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 cup chopped Onion
• 1- 2 cloves of Garlic finely chopped
• 1 inch Ginger finely chopped 
• 1 green chili (Optional)
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 2 tsp Garam Masala powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 5 - 6 Curry Leaves (Optional)
• 1/2 cup Tamarind juice / 2 tbsp Tamarind paste
• 1 tsp Jaggery / Coconut Sugar
• 3 - 4 tbsp Vegetable / Coconut oil
• Salt as per taste

Step by step photo recipe to make Vegan Bhindi Ka Salan:

• Heat a pan on medium flame and add peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut pieces. Roast for a minute and transfer it to a blending jar.

• In the same pan add 1 tbsp of oil and onion. Saute till onion turns golden brown and add it to the blending jar as well. Blend peanuts, sesame, coconut, and onion into a smooth paste.

• Next heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan on medium flame. Add chopped okra to it and saute for 4 - 5 minutes. Once the okra is well roasted and has slightly turned golden brown transfer it to a bowl.

• Next heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan on medium flame and add mustard seeds to it. Once the mustard seeds crackle add cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves. Saute for a minute.

• On low flame add red chili powder, turmeric powder, and saute for 10 seconds. Immediately add the prepared paste and mix well.  

• Add 1 cup of water to it and let it boil on low to medium flame for a minute.

• Add garam masala powder and tamarind juice. Stir the mixture well and add roasted okra.

• Add salt and 1/2 cup of water if required. Let to mixture simmer on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes.

• Bhindi ka salan can be served with Rice or Roti.