I made DAHI BHINDI for lunch, Crispy Ladies Finger/Okra Chips for eve snack | The Traditional Life

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

Wash and trim the ladies finger, then slice it into pieces.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, ginger, and green chili; cook until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt; mix well.

Add the ladies finger and stir to coat with the spices.

Cook until the ladies finger is tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a bowl, whisk yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Add lemon juice and garam masala to the yogurt; mix well.

Combine the ladies finger mixture with the yogurt; garnish with fresh coriander.

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