A delicious curry that is healthy, gluten-free and vegetarian. Crispy okra pieces lathered in a flavourful and aromatic masala.

Bhindi masala is a simple and delicious stir-fried okra curry, otherwise known as lady fingers curry. This semi-dry bhindi fry is a simple curry recipe that involves stir-frying the okra and then mixing with spices. Bhindi ki sabji is a common household favourite that is guaranteed to keep everyone happy.

Fry Bhindi Masala

Crispy okra pieces lathered in a flavourful and aromatic masala. This bhindi masala is a simple and delicious stir-fried okra curry, otherwise known as lady fingers curry.

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Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time1 hr 10 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 192

Ingredients

• 500 g Okra/Bhindi
• 50 ml Vegetable Oil
• 2 Onions/Pyaz finely diced
• 5 Garlic Cloves/Lehsan chopped
• 1 Tomato chopped
• 1 tsp. Salt/Namak
• 1 tsp. Chilli Powder/Laal Mirch Powder
• 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder / Haldi
• 2 Jalapeño Chillies finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. Water
• Coriander/Dhaniyaa finely chopped

Instructions

• Wash the okra then dry completely before removing the ends and cut into 1 cm pieces
• In a large pan heat the vegetable oil on medium heat until hot then add the okra and sauté for 2-3 minutes before removing the okra from the pan and set aside
• In the same pan add the finely diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are softened
• As the onions are cooking chop the tomatoes then add into pan and cook for a further 3-4 minutes
• Add the salt, chilli powder and turmeric powder then cook the spices for 6-8 minutes – add the water after a few minutes to prevent the spices from burning and to allow the spices to release their colour
• Add the finely chopped bullet chillies and cook for another 2-3 minutes
• Add the stir-fried okra and mix in the spices then cover with a lid and cook for 18-20 minutes on low-medium heat
• Add the finely chopped coriander and cook for 1-2 minutes
• Your bhindi masala is ready!

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Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal

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