Bhindi masala recipe | Bhindi masala gravy | How to make bhindi masala

Bhindi masala recipe is a north indian okra masala curry where okra or lady finger is first stir-fried in oil then mix in a mixture of tomato-onion gravy flavour with a few Indian spices. This bhindi masala gravy is not only tastes delicious but also very easy to make at home. This aromatic bhindi masala is also known as okra masala in india.In this post, you will learn how to make bhindi masalaIf you want to make some delicious and easy vegetarian recipes then try this masala bhindi recipe.

To cook perfectly okra masala curry without a gooey, slimy and sticky texture in the dish, you have to properly follow the below step-by-step instructions.

 

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What is bhindi masala

In ‘ bhindi masala ‘  Bhindi is a Hindi word which means okra or lady finger and Masala refers to indian curry which is made from onions, tomatoes garlic, ginger and aromatic spices and herbs.

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What to serve with bhindi masala gravy

Serve hot this bhindi masala gravy with roti, paratha or naan or you can serve it with rice.

 

Tips to make bhindi masala recipe

 

• Choice of bhindi : While cooking bhindi masala recipe always try to buy tender and fresh okra from the market as they are smooth, lesser slime with a nice green colour as well as less fibrous and are cooked faster.

 

• Chopping methods : Before you chop bhindi, make sure they are completely dry. Try to chop okra slightly larger size so that the bhindi will not be gooey and sticky while preparing the masala. Though some of the slimy substance may sticks to the knife just wipe it with a kitchen paper towel or paper napkin and then continue to chop.

 

• Cooking method : Always saute okra with some oil before making any bhindi masala gravy such that it will make the gravy or sauce taste good but also remove the stickiness from the okra.
  

 

• Avoid stickiness : To avoid stickiness while cooking bhindi masala recipe add some oil and saute them for some time otherwise sprinkle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice on bhindi after sauteing sometime. This will reduce stickiness from bhindi.
  

 

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How to make bhindi masala

Here, the complete preparation of bhindi masala recipe is classified into three simple categories first one is preparation for bhindi masala recipe,

second one is bhindi fry and the last one is cooking bhindi masala gravy

so, let’s make it now.

 

Preparation for bhindi masala

1. At first, preparation for bhindi masala thoroughly wash bhindi in a lot of water in a mixture of salt and vinegar. then gently wipe the bhindi and chop it into medium size pieces, don’t chop the bhindi into small sizes, it will become soggy easily and don’t taste good as bhindi masala.

  

2. Before cooking bhindi masala recipe we also need tomato puree for this make puree of 2 large size tomatoes.Set aside for later usage.

 

 

Bhindi fry

 

1. Now for bhindi fry or okra fry heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, and spread it with a spatula.

 

2. Then add the bhindi or ladies finger which we cut slightly larger safe.

 

3. Now saute the bhindi in medium flame for 7 to 8 min.

 

4. At this stage bhindi is almost cooked, don’t cook further because bhindi will become soggy.

 

5. Finally, transfer the bhindi to a plate for later usage.

 

Cooking bhindi masala gravy

 

1. Now for cooking bhindi masala gravy recipe in the same frying pan pour 2 tbsp oil and spread it evenly on the pan.

 

2. Then add 1 tsp cumin seed, and stir it on low flame until it began to splutter.

 

3. Now add 1 tbsp chopped ginger garlic and saute the mixture for 1 min till the raw smell disappears.

 

4. Next add 2 medium size chopped onions.

 

 

5. Now saute the onions till golden brown, then add 2 tablespoons of chopped green chili.

 

Note : If you simply want to avoid a lot of oil in cooking onions then add a dash of water to a pan, stir the onions gently and immediately cover the pan for some time on medium to low flame.

Don’t forget to stir in intervals. After sometimes you will see onions becomes translucent quickly.

 

 

6. Next pour the tomato pure which we made earlier.

 

7. Saute this tomato-onion mixture for at least 8 to 10 min on medium to low until the raw smell of tomatoes disappears then add 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste.

 

8. Now cook this mixture for another 4 to 5 min until the mixture gets thickened and the raw smell of the spices goes away completely.

 

9. At this stage pour 80 ml to 120 ml of water depending upon the gravy consistency. Also, pour 3 tablespoons of cream.

 

 

10. Finally mix all of the ingredients properly.

 

 

11. For increasing flavour in your bhindi masala gravy crush some kasuri methi and some freshly chopped coriander leaves in it and mix the mixture for 2 min.

 

12. Finally pour fried bhindi or lady fingers into this gravy.

 

 

13. Gently mix bhindi with this aromatic masala gravy, then cover and cook for 5 min and our bhindi masala gravy is completed.

 

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Yield: 4

Bhindi masala recipe ( Bhindi masala gravy )

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Bhindi masala recipe is a delicious north indian curry dish where bhindi or okra is cooked in aromatic tomato onion gravy. Serve bhindi masala with roti, naan, paratha, and rice. Must cook this bhindi masala gravy by following below step by step instructions.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients for bhindi masala

• 300 grams bhindi/ okra/ ladies finger
• 2 medium size tomatoes for puree
• 2 medium size chopped onions
• 2 green chili chopped
• 1 tablespoons chopped ginger garlic
• 5 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoons cumin seed
• 1 teaspoons red chili powder
• 1 teaspoons garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoons turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tablespoons kasuri methi
• 3 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander leaves
• Water for gravy 80 ml to 120 ml
• 3 tablespoons cream

Instructions

how to make bhindi masala

1. First, to prepare okra masala wash bhindi thoroughly in a lot of water in a mixture of salt and vinegar.
2. After that gently wipe the bhindi and make completely dry then chop into medium size pieces, don't chop bhindi into small sizes
3. Now for bhindi fry heat oil in a pan, spread it with a spatula.
4. Then add the bhindi or lady finger and saute in medium flame for 7 to 8 min.
5. At this stage, bhindi is almost cooked then become soft a little bit, then transfer the bhindi to a plate for later usage.
6. Now for making bhindi masala in the same frying pan pour oil and spread it evenly on the pan.
7. Then add cumin seed, and stir it in low flame until it begins to splutter.
8. Add chopped ginger-garlic, and saute the mixture for 1 min till the raw smell disappears.
9. Next, add chopped onions, and saute the onions till golden brown.
10. Add chopped green chili.
11. Next, pour tomato pure and saute this tomato-onion mixture for at least 8 to 10 min on medium to low until the raw smell of tomatoes disappears.
12. Now sprinkle red chilli powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste.
13. Now cook this mixture for another 4 to 5 min until the mixture gets thickened and the raw smell of the spices goes away completely.
14. At this stage pour 80 ml to 120 ml of water depending upon gravy consistency and cook for some time.
15. Next, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream.
16. For increasing flavour crush some kasuri methi and some freshly chopped coriander leave and mix.
17. Finally, add kurkuri bhindi or lady finger in this gravy.
18. Gently mix bhindi with this mixture, then cover and cook for 5 min and our bhindi masala recipe is completed.
19. At the end serve bhindi masala hot with roti, paratha, naan or rice.

Notes

Bhindi Masala Recipe Note

1. For variation in your bhindi masala, you can add pan-fried potatoes when the gravy is done.
2. While preparing bhindi masala gravy to make it creamier you can also use butter or ghee instead of oil flavoured oil.

Nutrition Information

Yield

3

Serving Size

3
Amount Per Serving Calories 101Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1574mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 1gSugar 17gProtein 2g

Disclaimer: The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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