Bhindi Fry with Peanuts from Maharashtra: Recipe by Shailaja Bamane

I first had this lovely Maharashtrian Bhindi Fry with Peanuts when my colleague Preeti got it for lunch as an accompaniment for chapatis. I quite like the taste of peanuts and so made this variation this week using Preeti’s mom’s recipe. Thank you, Shailaja Bamane, for this recipe.

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Bhindi Fry is one of those dishes that is made in most parts of India, and each region adds its own unique touch to this dish. In Andhra, we simply stir-fry Bhindi pieces and then add chilli powder, salt, and turmeric. Sometimes, we add onion to it too. I learnt the Bhindi-Alu Fry from my Sindhi-Punjabi friends. My SIL, who is from UP, adds coriander powder. Who can forget the legendary Kurukuri Bhindi Kurkuri?

Anyway, coming back to the Maharashtrian Bhindi Fry with Peanuts, it is essentially stir-fried Bhindi to which we add coarsely ground roasted peanut powder. Simple as that, but it changes the entire flavour profile. 🙂

Recipe for Maharashtrian Bhindi Fry with Peanuts

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

1. Bhindi, Lady Finger, Okra – 1/2 Kg
2. Peanuts – 4 tbsp
3. Chilli Powder – 3/4 tsp
4. Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
5. Oil – 2 tbsp
6. Salt to Taste
7. For Tempering:
   1. Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
   2. Split Red Chillies – 2
   3. Curry Leaves – A Few

How to Make Maharashtrian Bhindi Fry with Peanuts

1. Getting the Bhindi Ready
   1. Cut the ends off the bhindi.
   2. Cut the bhindi into 1″ pieces.
   3. Set aside.
2. Making the Roasted Peanut Powder
   1. Over low flame, dry roast the peanuts till they start to pop.
   2. Let the peanuts cool.
   3. Rub the peanuts between your palms and gently blow to get rid of the skin.
   4. Pound or pulse the peanuts to break up the peanuts and get a coarse mix. Do not crush the peanuts to a fine powder. You should have small peanut pieces in the powder.
3. Making Maharashtrian Bhindi Shengdana Bhaji with Peanuts
   1. In a large kadhai or work, heat the oil.
   2. Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
   3. Add the red chillies and curry leaves, and stir-fry for a few seconds. Be careful while doing this because the moisture of the curry leaves causes the oil to splatter.
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   4. Add the chopped Bhindi and mix well.
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   5. Over medium flame, stir-fry the Bhindia till the pieces are cooked. The Bhindi soften and change to a darker green with a tinge of brown at the ridges.
      
   6. Add the roasted peanut powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
      
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   7. Mix well.
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   8. Turn off the heat. 
   9. Serve the Bhindi Shengdana Bhaji hot with rotis or dal-chawal.

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Bhindi Fry with Peanuts from Maharashtra

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Maharashtrian Bhindi Fry with Peanuts, it is essentially stir-fried Bhindi to which we add coarsely ground roasted peanut powder. Simple as that, but it changes the entire flavour profile. I learnt this recipe from Shailaja Bamane, a colleague’s mother.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Accompaniment, Curry, Main

Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian

Servings 4 people

Equipment

• Kadhai or Wok
• Spatula
• Chopping Board
• Mortar and Pestle

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 Kg Bhindi Lady Finger, Okra
• 4 tbsp Peanuts
• 3/4 tsp Chilli Powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt to Taste

For Tempering:

• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 2 Split Red Chillies
• A Few Curry Leaves

Instructions

 

Getting the Bhindi Ready

• Cut the ends off the bhindi and cut it into 1" pieces. Set aside.

Making the Roasted Peanut Powder

• Over low flame, dry roast the peanuts till they start to pop.
• Let the peanuts cool.
• Rub the peanuts between your palms and gently blow to get rid of the skin.
• Pound or pulse the peanuts to break up the peanuts and get a coarse mix. Do not crush the peanuts to a fine powder. You should have small peanut pieces in the powder.

Making Maharashtrian Bhindi Fry with Peanuts

• In a large kadhai or work, heat the oil.
• Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
• Add the red chillies and curry leaves, and stir-fry for a few seconds.
• Add the chopped Bhindi and mix well.
• Over medium flame, stir-fry the Bhindi till the pieces are cooked. The Bhindi soften and change to a darker green with a tinge of brown at the ridges.
• Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, roasted peanut powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Turn off the heat.
• Serve hot with rotis or dal-chawal.

Keyword Bhindi Fry, Bhindi Fry with Peanuts

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