Delicious South Indian Okra Pachadi Recipe for a Satisfying Lunch

By Yashika Goel
04 Mar 2025, 15:15 IST

Do you want to give a delicious twist to your boring lunch? Okra pachadi is a traditional South Indian Bhindi Raita made from okra (bhindi), yoghurt, and spices. Tap to read the recipe!

Ingredients

One cup of chopped okra, half a cup yogurt, chopped coriander leaves, one-fourth cup grated coconut, one tablespoon of lemon juice, teaspoon mustard seeds, half a teaspoon, half a teaspoon of turmeric powder, a teaspoon cumin seeds, salt, to taste, 2-3 dried red chillies, and two tablespoons oil.

Slice okra

Start by thoroughly washing okra and chop it into small pieces. Place the chopped okra on a tissue and dry its water.

Saute okra

Heat oil in pan and add curry leaves, mustard seeds, and green chillies. Stir fry bhindi until soft and crispy.

Prepare coconut paste

Take a blender and add grated coconut, mustard seeds, green chillies, and water. Blend it into a smooth paste.

Combine everything

Whisk the curd until it is smooth and creamy; combine it with the coconut paste. Whisk it well and add fried okra to this.

Prepare tempering

Heat a teaspoon of oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chillies. Cook it until it starts to sputter.

Garnish and serve

Add the prepared tempering to the curd. Whisk it well; serve it with rice and chapati on the side.

Information Credits

This information is taken from the chef Sanjeev Kapoor's official YouTube channel, Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana.