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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.

Recipe Info

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

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
 

  • 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
  • When the bhindis have dried, remove the stalk and stem of each bhindi and dice it into small round pieces.
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  • 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
  • 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
  • Then add finely chopped onion and fry it till it turns translucent or golden brown.
    1 Small Onion
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  • Add diced tomatoes and saute them till the tomatoes are completely cooked.
    1 Large Tomato
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  • 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
  • Then add the diced okras to the mixture.
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  • Mix everything together to evenly coat the bhindis with the masala.
    Bhindi Masala Recipe Instructions
  • 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
  • Bhindi Masala is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot on the side of roti or paratha.
    Bhindi Masala Recipe