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BHINDI MASALA

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Bhindi Masala is a classic North Indian Style okra or ladyfinger curry. The okra or bhindi is semi dry and prepared using onion, tomatoes and spices. This flavourful, easy to make and healthy sabji or curry is quite popular on the menus of many Indian restaurants.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course sabji, shaak, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g ladyfingers bhindi
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup tomato finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh coriander chopped
  • 2 cups fresh fenugreek chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida
  • 1 tsp green chilli paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ¾ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ -1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp ajwain seeds
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Wash the ladyfingers and arrange on a kitchen towel to dry. I prefer to leave them on the towel overnight.
  • If in a hurry, wipe the washed bhindi with a dry kitchen towel.
  • Cut the ends off and cut the ladyfingers into inch long pieces.
  • Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
  • Add the cut bhindi and ¼ tsp turmeric powder.
  • Stir fry in the oil, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes or till the bhindi is partially cooked. It will begin to turn light brownish in colour.
  • Remove the ladyfingers into a plate or wide bowl.
  • Heat the remaining oil in the pan.
  • Add mustard, cumin and ajwain seeds.
  • Add the chopped onions and asafoetida. Cook till the onions become soft and light pink in colour.
  • Add garlic, ginger and chilli paste and saute.
  • Add  remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala. Mix well.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and fresh methi. Mix well.
  • Add salt and water. Cover the pan. Let the mixture cook till the tomatoes become mushy.
  • Add the stir fried bhindi.
  • Mix well and cover the pan. Allow the bhindi masala to cook for 5 minutes over medium to low heat. If required add little water.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve with hot rotis.

Notes

  • Wash the ladyfingers the previous day and leave it at room temperature.
  • Add salt when the ladyfingers are cooked otherwise you will land up with sticky bhindi masala.
  • Adjust the spices according to your taste.
  • Do not overcook the ladyfingers.
Keyword bhindi masala, bhindi masala north indian style, ladyfinger curry, okra curry