Bhindi or Okra is one of the frequently made item at my home. It does not take a lot of time for preparation or cooking. Okra is also very delicious when you cook them properly, and very healthy also. I know its tough to convince your kids to eat vegetables like okra, but if you are making dishes like Bhindi Masala today, they will finish the meal for sure.
Image : Bhindi Masala
Important :
- Preparation Time : 10 minutes
- Cooking Time : 15 minutes
- Total Time : 25 minutes
- Serve for : 2
Ingredients :
- Okra (250 gms)
- Onion (2 medium size)
- Oil (4 tbsp)
- Whole Green Chilli (1)
- Red Chilli Powder (1 tsp)
- Turmeric Powder (1/2 tsp)
- Cumin Powder (1 tsp)
- Dry Mango Powder [Amchur Powder] (1 tsp)
- Salt (to taste)
- Sugar (1/2 tsp)
Direction :
- At first rinse the bhindi (okra) well and let them dry or you can wipe them with a kitchen towel.
- When they are dry, chop into 2 to 3 inch pieces.
- Now heat Oil in a pan or kadai and add the chopped okra.
- Fry them until they cook partially, and keep stirring frequently while frying them on a medium heat.
- Add turmeric powder and salt, stir and mix them with the bhindi well.
- After 3-5 minutes add Onion slices and green chilli, and mix them with the half-cooked bhindi.
- Its time to add the dry spices, red chilli powder, cumin powder and dried mango powder, then fry all the ingredients together very well.
- Add sugar and cook them on a medium heat and always keep an eye on your them.
- Keep frying them until the bhindi and onion cook completely.
- When the onion and masalas coats the bhindi well, its ready to serve.
Images :
Add okra into oil
Add turmeric powder
Add Salt
Add Onion and Green chilli
Add Cumin Powder
Add Red Chilli powder
Add Dried Mango powder
Add Sugar
Tips :
- Do not wash okra after cutting them, it will become mushy.
- Serve your dish with roti, paratha or naan.
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