What is Satvik Food?
Satvik diet is based on Ayurveda and yogic literature.foods that decrease the energy of the body are considered tamasic, while those that increase the energy of the body are considered rajasic. It includes include foods and eating habits that are pure, essential, natural, vital and energy-containing, clean, conscious and honest. Yogis always followed Ahimsa or non violence and only had vegetarian diet.Pungent vegetables like hot peppers, leek, garlic and onion are excluded, as are gas-forming foods such as mushrooms. Classification of foods as satvik or non satvik depends on the schools of thought.
What is the 92nd HWCG Theme?
This recipe is my humble contribution for the theme #SatvikTreatsAtHW. This theme is suggested by my co blogger Ruchi who is an amazing blogger and blogs at Ruchisvegkitchen.com. I love her traditional recipes and have bookmarker Khandvi recipe and Rajasthani Khoba Roti. Do check her space for many delicious recipes.Some Recipes by my Co Bloggers for this theme:
- Pine Nut Paste Pasta by Shalu
- Doi Potol by Sujata
- Coconut Rice by Jayashree
- Satvik Paneer Butter Masala by Poonam.
- Yellow Moon dal Dosa by Ruchi
Recipe Bhindi Kadhi (Satvik):
Ingredients:
- 20 Bhindi / Okra washed and wiped dry
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Cup Yogurt (250 ML Cup)
- 1/2 Tsp Haldi / Turmeric
- 1/2 Tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
- 1 Tbsp Garam Masala
- Salt toTaste
- 2 Tbsp Gram Flour / Besan
- 1/4 Tsp Dry Mango Powder / Amchur Powder
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Tsp Jeera / Cumin
- 2 Dry Red Chillis Torn
- 1/2 Tsp Ajwain
- 1/4 Tsp Rai / Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Ghee
Method:
- Take a wide bottom bowl. Add yogurt , red chilli powder , garam masala and turmeric and water . Make a lump free mixture.
- Chop the Bhindi and keep them aside.
- Heat a wide bottom pan. Add Ghee. Then add mustard, ajwain ,dry red chilli and mix well. Remove some tadka aside for garnish later.
- Once the mustard crackles add the besan mixture with the spices. Allow it to simmer and stir continuously untill you get a smooth mixture.
- Heat another wok. Add oil. Stir fry the chopped bhindi untill it becomes lightly crisp. Add salt and amchur powder.
- Add the roasted bhindi to the kadhi. Let it simmer for 5-7 mins. Turn off the heat.
- Garnish with the tadka .
- Serve hot with Phulkas or hot rice and pickle.
- Enjoy………………………………………..
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Bhindi kadhi looks lipsmackingly delicious. Loved the simple yet delicious recipe. And its great that you didn’t deep fry bhindi. Superb share.
Never heard or tasted okra kadhi. The recipe sounds simple to follow. I woyld love giving it a try sometime soon. Thanks for the lovely share di.
Never made Bhindi kadhi.. it looks so comforting and delicious.. nice no onion garlic recipe
Its one of my favourite curry since childhood. just love the flavour and simplicity of the dish. very well written and elaborated post. thank you for shring such detailed post
Bhindi kadhi looks so interesting and delicious. That tadka is cherry on the top. Wonderful share dear.
This bhindi Kadhi looks so perfect. I would love to pair with some plain rice. The best part of this recipe, it is satvik
Never heard about bhindi kadhi. Satvik bhindi kadhi looks absolutely delicious. Creamy texture and tadka looks too good.
My all time favorite kadhi! Love bhindi kadhi so much that I prepare it at least once every ten days. Your preparation is a little different but looks so tempting.
Bhindi Kadhi and rice bowl is the best combination. It looks so creamy and yummy. The slight tangy taste makes the curry more delicious.
Bhindi kadhi is a simple and comforting food. Best thing is it’s satvik. Loved the write up
Bhindi kadi looks so lovely and delicious recipe. This is perfect for fasting times. I would love to pair with Jeera rice. YUMM
Bhindi kadhi tastes good. it’s been a long time I made it. This is a comfort food for me.