Bhindi Masala (Okra Curry)
Bhindi Masala is a flavorful North Indian dish featuring tender okra cooked with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and onions. This dry curry balances the okra’s unique texture with a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce, making it a delightful side for rice or flatbreads.
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Ingredients
- 400 gramsokra (bhindi)
washed, dried, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 mediumonion
finely chopped
- 1 smallgreen chili
slit lengthwise, optional for heat
- 1 teaspoonginger garlic paste
- 2 mediumtomato
finely chopped
- 0 ½ teaspoonturmeric powder
- 2 teaspoonscoriander powder
- 0 ½ teaspoonred chili powder
adjust to taste
- 0 ½ teaspoongaram masala
- 1 teaspoonsalt
adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoonsfresh coriander leaves
finely chopped for garnish
- 1 teaspoonlemon juice
optional, for freshness
Instructions
Wash the okra thoroughly and pat it dry completely using a kitchen towel. Cut the okra into 1-inch pieces. Ensuring the okra is dry helps prevent sliminess.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the cut okra and sauté for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is cooked and slightly crispy. Remove the okra from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 20 seconds.
Add the finely chopped onion and slit green chili. Sauté on medium heat until the onions turn golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.
Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
Add the finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and the oil starts to separate from the masala, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the sautéed okra back to the pan. Mix well with the masala, cook for another 5 minutes on low heat to let the flavors combine.
Sprinkle garam masala on top and mix gently. Cook for 1 more minute.
Turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and drizzle lemon juice if using. Serve hot.
