Bhindi masala

Bhindi masala is a North Indian style of preparing ladies finger or okra. Here, bhindi is simmered into spicy yet tangy semi thick gravy. This curry can be prepared with basic ingredients and can be prepared within minutes. If you are a bhindi/ladies finger/okra fan you will love this Indian style bhindi masala.

Serves : 3

Ingredients

• 1 cup bhindi/okra, cut into 2″ Pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp vegetable masala
• 1/2 tsp lime juice
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves
• 3 – 4 tbsp Oil

Method

• Heat oil in a kadai, shallow fry the bhindi until they shrink and turn dark green-brown. Transfer it into a bowl and set aside.
• In the same kadai, to the remaining oil, add fennel seeds and ginger garlic paste and sauté for few seconds.
• Add chopped onion and fry until light brown. Also add salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, vegetable masala and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.
• Next add chopped tomato and fry till the oil separates from the gravy.
• Add 1/4 cup water and boil. Add the fried okra. Cover and cook on a low flame for a few seconds.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and lime juice. Serve hot with roti, jeera rice or any other flavored rice.