Okra (bhindi / ladies finger)
भिंडी
Fresh Produce
Bhindi masala, sambar, and the Andhra gongura pairing.
What to know
Wash and dry it completely — hours ahead if you can. Water is what makes bhindi slimy, and no amount of frying fixes a wet start.
- Choosing it
- Snap the tip: it should break cleanly. If it bends, it is old and will be fibrous.
Measures
- 1 piece ≈ 12 g
Cups here are the Indian 200 ml cup, not the 240 ml US cup — a common reason a recipe does not work. Weigh where you can; the grams are the figure we cook to.