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Bhindi Masala Recipe

Bhindi Masala Recipe | Okra in Onion Tomato Curry

Bhindi Masala is a delicious semi-dry Indian curry made by cooking Bhindi (Okra) in a spicy Onion-Tomato gravy.
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Recipe Info

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Category Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g

Ingredients For Bhindi Masala Recipe | Okra in Onion Tomato Curry
 

  • 500 gm Bhindi (Okra)
  • 1 Small Onion
  • 1 Large Tomato
  • 3-4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Inch Piece of Ginger
  • 2-3 Green Chillies
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil

Step By Step Instructions for Bhindi Masala Recipe | Okra in Onion Tomato Curry
 

  1. Wash the bhindi (okra) and dry them completely, by either letting it sit till all the water has evaporated or by wiping them thoroughly with a kitchen towel. The bhindis will become sticky if not dried properly.
    500 gm Bhindi (Okra)
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  2. When the bhindis have dried, remove the stalk and stem of each bhindi and dice it into small round pieces.
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  3. Heat oil in a pan and add jeera (cumin seeds) in it. Fry till the cumin seeds are roasted and begin to crackle.
    1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  4. Add minced garlic, grated ginger and finely chopped green chillies.
    3-4 Cloves Garlic, 1 Inch Piece of Ginger, 2-3 Green Chillies
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  5. Then add finely chopped onion and fry it till it turns translucent or golden brown.
    1 Small Onion
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  6. Add diced tomatoes and saute them till the tomatoes are completely cooked.
    1 Large Tomato
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  7. Add dhaniya (coriander powder), red chilli powder, haldi (turmeric powder), 1/2 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder) and 1 teaspoon salt.
    1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder), 3/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1/2 Teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder), 1 Teaspoon Salt
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  8. Then add the diced okras to the mixture.
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  9. Mix everything together to evenly coat the bhindis with the masala.
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  10. Cover the pan with a lid and let the bhindis cook in the steam for 8-10 minutes. Keep stirring the mixture at regular intervals till they are soft.
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  11. Bhindi Masala is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot on the side of roti or paratha.
    Bhindi Masala Recipe