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Bhindi ka Salan Recipe

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Bhindi ka Salan Recipe by Jiya Jesh · Updated on July 9, 2020 Curries/ Gravies Bhindi ka salan recipe – a flavorful curry using okras in a peanut and sesame seeds based gravy. This tangy okra curry can be served with chapathis / rotis or steamed rice. This bhindi salan is from Hyderabadi cuisine. Bhindi is basically okra or lady’s finger while salan means gravy. Usually I make a simple bhindi aloo sabzi for lunch or dinner as okras cook fast and taste great even with a minimum of spices. Occasionally, I make this gravy that is absolutely flavorful that you will go for second helpings. The flavor comes from peanuts, sesame seeds and coconut, which give a nutty taste to the gravy as well as thickens it. The tangy flavor comes from tamarind that needs to be soaked and then the tamarind extract needs to be added. Onions, ginger and garlic too are included, which add to the flavor of the curry. This recipe is easy to make. We need to first dry roast some of the ingredie