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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Homely and quick, this is a no-fuss stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi that you can make on any day. It is made with everyday ingredients and the all-time favourite vegetable bhindi. And most importantly, it tastes awesome!
Try serving it to your family and nobody will believe that it was so easy and quick. The stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi has the rich flavour of bhindi, enhanced with the crunch of onions and the tang of tomatoes.
A garnish of roasted and crushed peanuts imparts a fabulous taste and texture to the stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi, making it quite unique. Serve hot with phulka.
stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi is rich in folic acid, Vitamin B!, Magnesium, Fibre and protein.
Pro tips for stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi. 1. There are good amounts of dietary fiber present in bhindi and hence good for diabetics and weight loss. Bhindi provides a unique texture, becoming soft and slightly sticky when cooked. 2. Tomatoes add a tangy and sweet flavor that complements the slightly bitter taste of bhindi (okra). 3. Onions add a pungent and savory flavor that complements the slightly bitter taste of bhindi (okra). Onions release a pleasant aroma when cooked, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the dish.
Enjoy stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi | moongphali bhindi | peanut okra stir fry recipe | with step by step photos.
Stir Fried Bhindi with Peanuts recipe - How to make Stir Fried Bhindi with Peanuts
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
16 Mins
Total Time
31 Mins
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
For Stir Fried Bhindi With Peanuts
2 1/2 cups diagonally cut ladies finger
1/4 cup Roasted and Crushed Peanuts
1 tbsp coconut oil or oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
Method
For stir fried bhindi with peanuts
- To make stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi, heat the coconut oil or oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the onions, ginger-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the diagonally cut ladies finger and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix gently.
- Cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the flame, add the roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts and mix well.
- Serve the stir fried bhindi with peanuts sabzi hot.
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what is stir fried bhindi with peanuts made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for stir fried bhindi with peanuts.
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what is stir fried bhindi with peanuts made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for stir fried bhindi with peanuts.
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This is what raw peanuts look like.
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Place raw peanuts on a tava as we are going to roast them.
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Roast your peanuts till they are darkish brown in colour.
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Cool and remove the skin by rubbing your hands over the peanuts.
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Coarsely crush the peanuts in a mortar and pestle.
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Keep aside. Your roasted and coarsely ground peanuts are ready to use in a sabzi or salad.
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This is what raw peanuts look like.
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Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil or oil in a broad non-stick pan. Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils like soyabean oil, canola, sunflower oil, corn oil.
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Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped onions. Onions add a pungent and savory flavor that complements the slightly bitter taste of bhindi (okra). Onions release a pleasant aroma when cooked, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the dish.
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Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add 2 1/2 cups diagonally cut ladies finger. There are good amounts of dietary fiber present in bhindi and hence good for diabetics and weight loss. Bhindi provides a unique texture, becoming soft and slightly sticky when cooked.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes. Tomatoes add a tangy and sweet flavor that complements the slightly bitter taste of bhindi (okra).
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix gently.
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Cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Switch off the flame, add 1/4 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts. Crushed peanuts add a nutty and slightly salty flavor that complements the earthy taste of bhindi (okra). Crushed peanuts provide a pleasant crunch and texture.
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Add chopped coriander (dhania).
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Mix well.
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Serve stir fried bhindi with peanuts recipe | Moongphali Bhindi | Peanut Okra Stir fry recipe | hot.
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Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil or oil in a broad non-stick pan. Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils like soyabean oil, canola, sunflower oil, corn oil.
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Add 2 1/2 cups diagonally cut ladies finger. There are good amounts of dietary fiber present in bhindi and hence good for diabetics and weight loss. Bhindi provides a unique texture, becoming soft and slightly sticky when cooked.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes. Tomatoes add a tangy and sweet flavor that complements the slightly bitter taste of bhindi (okra).
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Add 2 1/2 cups diagonally cut ladies finger. There are good amounts of dietary fiber present in bhindi and hence good for diabetics and weight loss. Bhindi provides a unique texture, becoming soft and slightly sticky when cooked.
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Stir Fried Bhindi with Peanuts is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, toor dal , sesame seeds ). 57% of RDA.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. Indian Foods rich in B1 are Flax seeds (alsi), Sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, Garden cress seeds (halim), capsicum, whole wheat flour , chana dal, moong, walnuts, masoor dal, brown rice , jowar, bajra. 20% of RDA.
- Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables ( spinach, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 18% of RDA.
- Phosphorus : Phosphorus rich Indian foods works closely with calcium to build bones. Phosphorus rich Indian foods like dairy products ( milk, paneer, curds), nuts ( almonds, peanuts, walnuts) , seeds, jowar, bajra, moong, matki, oats, ragi, whole wheat flour etc. 17% of RDA.
- Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables (green peas , carrot, bitter gourd ), dals ( chana dal, urad dal , toovar dal) moong, oats, matki, whole grains . 17% of RDA.
- Protein : Protein is required for managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like curds, paneer, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 9% of RDA.
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Stir Fried Bhindi with Peanuts is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 152 cal |
Protein | 4.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 10 g |
Fiber | 4.2 g |
Fat | 10.8 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 11.9 mg |
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Foodie #671618
March 13, 2025, midnight
oh my god... it''s very tasty and easy cook... my husband loved it very much.. thank you so much.. please share this type of recipes... yumm

Arpita
March 13, 2025, midnight
Doesn''t it get sticky when you cover bhindi? Thanks.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Arpita, No it does get sticky as it is covered only for 1 to 2 minutes....try the recipe and let us know how you enjoyed it...happy cooking !!

Foodie #647149
March 13, 2025, midnight
loved this recipe.. thanks

Foodie #669016
March 13, 2025, midnight
i made it....it was just awsum....1 time i had so tasty bhindi....ever1 in my house liked itt...thanku so mch

Healthy Eating
March 13, 2025, midnight
Perfectly healthy and green tasty subzi to have. Yummy too. Love the crunch of peanuts in the recipe.

Foodie#480784
March 13, 2025, midnight

Manali Gawad
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tasty and easy. Will make it again

ana miranda
March 13, 2025, midnight

arati
March 13, 2025, midnight
easy and quick to make .. .....and great taste! thanks.