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Punjabi Bhindi Masala

Ladiesfinger/Okra cooked in a onion-tomato gravy and spices
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Bhindi/Okra - 300 gms about 20-22
  • Onion - 2 medium finely chopped
  • Green chilly - 1 finely chopped
  • Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Tomato - 2 medium chopped
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Coriander powder - 1 tsp
  • Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
  • Amchur/Dry mango powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Kasuri methi - big pinch
  • Jeera/Cumin - 1 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves - to garnish

Instructions

  • Wash, dry the bhindi and cut them into 1 inch pieces. Add 2 tsp oil in a pan and saute the bhindi gently in medium flame for 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil and add jeera. Add the onions and fry. When onion becomes soft, add green chilly, ginger-garlic paste and fry till onions turn golden.
  • Then add turmeric powder, coriander powder. red chilly powder, garam masala, amchur powder, kasuri methi and remaining 2 tsp oil. Mix and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Then add tomatoes, salt and mix well. Cook till the tomatoes become soft and oil leaves the sides.
  • Now add the fried bhindi and gently combine with the masala. Let the bhindi cook in the masala for 6-8 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Notes

  • Do not add salt while frying bhindi. Do not cover and cook bhindi.
  • Do not stir a lot after adding bhindi to the masala. Gently combine with the masala.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Side Dish for Roti