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Bengali Shorshe Bhindi

Hunting for an Indian curry that packs in a unique flavor? You’ve got to try this Bengali Shorshe Bhindi recipe.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Air Fried Bhindis

  • 1.5 cup Lady fingers (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Ingredients for the Mustard Paste

  • 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
  • 3 teaspoon Black mustard
  • 3 pcs Red chili dry
  • 6 pcs Black peppercorns
  • ¼ cup Water

Ingredients for the curry

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 pc Bay leaf
  • ½ cup Onions (chopped)
  • ½ cup Tomatoes (chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 bowl Prepared mustard paste
  • 1 bowl Prepared air fried bhindis
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  • For the Air Fried Bhindis, first pre-heat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. Next, add the bhindis, red chili powder, and salt and mix well. Transfer the same to the air fryer and air fry at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or until the bhindis are completely done. Keep them aside once done.
  • For the mustard paste, take all the ingredients and blend it into a smooth paste. While blending add the water little by little so as to make the blending process smooth. Keep it aside once done.
  • To start the curry, heat oil in a pan. Add the bay leaf and cumin seeds. Let the cumin seeds splutter.
  • Add the chopped onions next and cook them until they turn translucent.
  • Next, add the chopped tomatoes and saute.
  • Add the powdered spices next and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the mustard paste and mix well.
  • Add a little bit of water to turn the mustard paste into a slight gravy.
  • Lastly, add in the air fried bhindis and mix.
  • Adjust the consistency of the gravy as per your liking by adding water or letting the gravy reduce.

Nutrition

Serving: 5Servings | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.5g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16.5g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg