Bhindi Masala (Okra / Ladies Finger Masala)



Ingredients:
Sl. No. Ingredients Quantity Style
1 Garlic 1 table spoon Paste
2 Ginger 1 table spoon Paste
3 Turmeric Powder 1/2 table spoon
4 Red Chili 1 table spoon
5 Coriander Powder 1/2 table spoon
6 Cumin Powder 1/2 table spoon
7 Salt (To taste)

8 Bhindi (Ladies Finger) 500 gm
9 Onion 1 cup Chopped
10 Tomato 1 cup Chopped
11 Sugar Pinch
12 Oil 3 table spoon
13 Coriander Leaves 1 table spoon
14 Whole Garam Masala 1 table spoon

Note:
Whole garam masala is the is the combination of the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf.

Preparation:
  1. Wash, pat dry and cut both ends of okra and cut into 1 inch pieces as shown in picture. Heat 1 table spoon of oil in a pan and saute okra until light golden brown and soft, then keep aside.

  1. Now heat oil in a frying pan, add whole garam masala, a little sugar to turn slightly brown color, add onion, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder, salt & tomato chopped, then mix it properly (5-6 mins) & cover it. Keep it in medium flame.

  1. Add okra & mix thoroughly, then cover & cook it for 12-15 minutes in medium to slow flame or until okra gets cooked. Cover & cook for another minute, then mix the coriander leaves & off flame.

  1. Serve hot with roti / paratha / rice.