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Egg Bhindi

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Egg bhindi made with tender okra, eggs, and warm spices. A simple, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for quick homemade meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 -4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 204
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 12 oz about 3 cups okra (bhindi), trimmed and sliced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp chili powder or paprika optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3-4 eggs
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add okra and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly crisp.
  3. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
  6. Make small wells in the mixture and crack eggs directly into the pan.
  7. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes, until eggs are set to your liking.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1154IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep heat moderate to prevent okra from getting slimy
Scramble eggs lightly if you prefer them mixed through
Serve with roti, naan, or steamed rice

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