How To Make Bhindi Masala/Okra Masala

Okra or commonly known as lady’s finger is a widely consumed vegetable in tropical regions. Especially in Indian kitchen okra is one of the most versatile foods, which are loved and consumed by all. It is biologically categorized as a fruit, but is generally consumed as a vegetable.


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Ingredients:
100 gm frozen or fresh bhindi
2 Tbs - oil
1 Ts- cumin seeds
1 - chopped onion
1 Tbs - chopped ginger
1 Tbs garlic
1 chopped tomato
 1 Ts - red chilli powder
1 Ts - coriander powder
1/4 Ts  - turmeric powder
1/4 Ts  - garam masala
2 tbs -coriander leaves
Salt to taste


Directions:
In a heavy kadai or pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil and add cumin seeds then chopped onions. Mix and begin to sauté the onions on a low to medium flame.


Sauté onions till they become translucent. Then add chopped ginger-garlic. Stir and saute till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic disappears.


Next add chopped tomatoes. Mix well and begin to sauté tomatoes on a low to medium-low flame. While cooking, if the tomato mixture becomes too dry and starts sticking to the pan, then add about ¼ cup water (3 to 4 tablespoons water). Mix well and continue to cook.


Now add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Mix the spices very well and sauté for a couple of seconds. Add the frozen bhindi.


Stir the whole mixture well. Cook the bhindi for about 2 minutes stirring in between. Check the taste of bhindi masala and add more of the spice powders and salt if required.

Lastly, add 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves. Mix again. Serve warm. Enjoy!