Bhindi or okra masala is a spicy north indian recepie. A blend of all the spices and condiments makes this dish very delicious.

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 12 mins

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• Bhindi / okra : 1/4 kg
• Onion: 1 finely sliced
• Tomatoes: 1 finely chopped
• Ginger garlic chilli : 1 tsp crushed
• Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
• Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Coriander powder: 1 tsp
• Garam masala: 1 tsp
• Kasuri methi: 1/2 tsp
• Salt: for taste
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp finely chopped

PREPARATION:

• Wash and clean dry the bhindi.
• Cut the bhindi into medium sized pieces.
• Heat a wok, add 1 tbsp oil, fry the bhindis on low flame covered till it becomes slight brown. Keep stirring in between.
• Remove the bhindis to a plate and keep aside.
• In the same wok, heat 1 tbsp oil.
• Add onions and saute till it becomes golden brown.
• Add crushed ginger garlic and green chilli and saute till the raw smell goes.
• Add the tomatoes and toss till it becomes soft.
• Now add all the dry spice powders except garam masala and sprinkle little water and blend everything well.
• Add the fried bhindis to this and mix well.
• Add 1/2 cup water and salt and mix well . Add the garam masala at this stage.
• Let it cook for another 5 mins.
• You can adjust the gravy consistency as you like.
• Finally add the chopped coriander leaves and garnish.