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Sabzi Bhendi (Sauteed Okra With Cumin)

Here's how you make Sabzi Bhendi (Sauteed Okra With Cumin)
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 25m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 3 tablespoons ghee (or butter)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound okra (whole fresh okra, or two 10-ounce packages frozen okra, thawed)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Peel and halve the onion lengthwise, then slice lengthwise into paper-thin slivers.

  • Step 2: Heat ghee or butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

  • Step 3: Add onions and salt.

  • Step 4: Cook, stirring, until golden-brown, about 7-8 minutes.

  • Step 5: Add okra, cumin and pepper.

  • Step 6: Cook, lifting and turning vegetables, until okra is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 25 minutes.

  • Step 7: If frozen okra is used, it will be a bit sticky.


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