Bhindi Raita (Okra Raita, Vendakkai Raita, Spiced Yogurt With Crispy Okra)

Directions

1. 1
   Cook the Bhindi
2. 2
   Wash the okra and wipe each of them with paper towels. Chop off ½-inch of top and bottom and cut the bhindi into ¼ inch rounds.
3. 3
   Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4
   Once the oil is hot, add the chopped bhindi and green chilies to the pan and fry until they are crisp (12-15 minutes). Stir frequently while frying.
5. 5
   Remove the pan from heat and let the bhindi cool down for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Make The Raita
7. 7
   Whisk yogurt in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
8. 8
   Add crispy fried bhindi, salt, cumin powder, and chaat masala powder and mix well.
9. 9
   Tip – Keep some crispy bhindi aside for garnishing.
10. 10
    Add some chilled water if the raita is too thick.
11. 11
    Temper The Raita
12. 12
    Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat.
13. 13
    Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafetida, curry leaves, and dry red chilies to the pan and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
14. 14
    Pour the tempering over the raita and mix well.
15. 15
    Serve!