Okra Subzi/Bhindi Subzi

Okra or Bhindi subzi goes well with rotis/chapatis.This can be paired with onions and tomatoes or even okra and potatoes go very well.Today I prepared okra with onions and tomatoes.

Ingredients:

Okra/Bhindi-25-30

1/2 of 1 big onion or 1 small onion

2 Tomatoes

2 1/2 Tsps coriander powder

4 Green chillies

1/2 Tsp Turmeric

Salt as needed

2 Tbsp Oil

1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds

1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)

1/2 Tsp Garam masala

Cilantro

Method:

Chop the okra/bhindi into any shape desired.I have cut them in diagonals.

Heat oil in a kadai, add the cumin and mustard seeds and allow it to splutter.Add the onions and green chillies and saute for about a minute or two.Add the okra/bhindi, tomatoes, coriander powder,turmeric and salt.Cover and cook until the stickiness goes off.Add the garam masala and cook it for about a minute.Switch off the heat and garnish it with cilantro.

Cabbage Subzi with Surti lilva

Surti lilva or Avarekayi pairs well with many dishes.Frozen lilva beans are available in Indian stores.I have combined these beans with cabbage and tomato.This dish goes well with chapatis.

Ingredients:
2 Cups Cabbage chopped
1/2 Cup Surti lilva (avarekayi)
1 Tomato
1/2 Onion (finely chopped)
4 Green chillies
1/2 Tsp mustard seeds
1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds(Jeera)
1/2 Tsp Turmeric
Salt as per taste
2 Tbsp Oil
A pinch of asefoetida

Method:
Pressure cook the lilva beans for about 2 whistles. Heat oil in a kadai.Add the cumin and mustard seeds and wait for it to splutter.Add the asefoetida and onion and saute for a minute.Add the green chillies, cabbage, tomato, salt, turmeric and allow it to cook until tender without adding any water.After about 15 minutes when the cabbage is tender add the lilva beans and saute it for about 2-3 minutes.Serve it hot with chapatis.