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Published: Apr 3, 2014 · Modified: Feb 16, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Bhendir Sorsori from Assam – Okra in Mustard Paste

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Bhendir Sorsori gives a unique twist to the regular Bhindhi bringing in flavors from Assam. Adding mustard paste to this subzi gives its unique flavor and is very simple to make.

Assam Bhendir Sorsori  in a tawa

The first thing that comes to my mind when talking about Assam is the tea from that region. Assam is a state in the North Eastern region of India and it borders with Bhutan, Bangladesh and also by the remaining six states out of the seven sister states.

Assam is one of the seven sister states which is also called the ‘paradise unexplored’. These states are connected to the rest of India by a narrow strip of land in West Bengal called the ‘Siliguri Corridor’ or the ‘Chicken’s neck’.

Assam is known for its tea, large and old petroleum resources, Assam silk and for its rich biodiversity. Assam is also becoming a very popular destination for wildlife tourism.

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Assam also gets a very large amount of annual rainfall which enables its lush greenery. Dispur is the capital of the state and Assamese is the major language.

Assam Bhendir Sorsori in a tawa with dal

Assamese cuisine follows the cooking habits of the hill that favors fermentation and drying as a form of preservation. Rice is the most important ingredient of the cuisine. When looking to make an authentic dish from the state, I came across several meat based dishes.

I had to stick to some vegetables and that is when I came across this website called Sunita’s world. The author of this blog is originally from Assam and she had several Assamese recipes.

According to this website, mustard (both in seed form and oil form) is used extensively in Assamese cuisine. Mustard seed paste is used in many dishes which are called Sorsori in Assamese. This is where the similarities strike between the Bengali cuisine and the Assamese cuisine.

Mustard paste has a very unique flavor and is a very acquired taste. My little one just could not eat this Bhendir Sorsori, whereas my older one loved it. It was a very different kind of curry and was very simple to make.

Bhendir Sorsori  in a tawa

Preparation time – 10 minutes
Cooking time – 25 minutes
Difficulty level – easy

Ingredients to make Bhendir Sorsori – Serves 4

  • Okra / Bhendi / Ladies finger – 4 cups (chopped into 1 inch piece)
  • Panch phoron – 1 teaspoon (mix equal quantities of mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, kalonji and cumin seeds)
  • Red chili – 1
  • Bay leaf – 1
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Green chilies – 2 (Slit lengthwise)
  • Mustard seeds – 3 teaspoon (soaked in warm water)
  • Ginger – 1 teaspoon (finely grated)
  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Salt – to taste
 Bhendir Sorsori Served in a kadai

Procedure –

  • To make the mustard paste – Soak the mustard seeds in warm water for about 15 minutes and then grind into a paste. Dissolve this paste in about a cup of water and keep it aside. Also add the grated ginger to the mustard paste and mix well.
Mustard paste in a bowl
  • Wash and then chop the okras into 1 inch pieces.
Chopped okras in a bowl
  • In a sauté pan, heat the oil. Add the bay leaf, red chili and the panch phoron. When the seeds splutter, add the chopped okras, turmeric powder, green chilies and salt.
Frying the spices in a pan
  • Cover the pan and let the okra cook until they are soft and the sliminess has disappeared.
  • Add the prepared mustard paste and mix well. Cook on low flame, stirring frequently until the gravy thickens (this takes about 10 minutes). Once the gravy thickens you would notice the mustard paste coats the entire okra.
Adding the prepared mustard paste
  • Serve the Bhendir Sorsori hot with rice and roti and some dal!
Serve with Bhendir Sorsori

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Bhendir Sorsori in a kadai

Bhendir Sorsori from Assam – Okra in Mustard Paste

Bhendir Sorsori gives a unique twist to the regular Bhindhi bringing in flavors from Assam. Adding mustard paste to this subzi gives its unique flavor and is very simple to make.
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Course: dinner, Lunch Recipes, Side Dishes
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • Kadai
  • pan
  • bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Okra / Bhendi / Ladies finger chopped into 1 inch piece
  • 1 teaspoon Panch phoron mix equal quantities of mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, kalonji and cumin seeds
  • 1 Red chili
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 Green chilies Slit lengthwise
  • 3 teaspoon Mustard seeds soaked in warm water
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger finely grated
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • to taste Salt

Instructions

  • To make the mustard paste – Soak the mustard seeds in warm water for about 15 minutes and then grind into a paste. Dissolve this paste in about a cup of water and keep it aside. Also add the grated ginger to the mustard paste and mix well.
  • Wash and then chop the okras into 1 inch pieces.
  • In a sauté pan, heat the oil. Add the bay leaf, red chili and the panch phoron. When the seeds splutter, add the chopped okras, turmeric powder, green chilies and salt.
  • Cover the pan and let the okra cook until they are soft and the sliminess has disappeared.
  • Add the prepared mustard paste and mix well. Cook on low flame, stirring frequently until the gravy thickens (this takes about 10 minutes). Once the gravy thickens you would notice the mustard paste coats the entire okra.
  • Serve the Bhendir Sorsori hot with rice and roti and some dal!

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
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