Punjabi Bhindi Masala
Punjabi Bhindi Masala recipe is a celebration of okra. A flavor packed bhindi dish where the spices bring out the sweetness of the okra while the dry mango powder lends a slight tangy touch.
Punjabi Bhindi Masala
Ingredients
15Instructions
- 1
Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a cooking vessel, add the okra/bhindi and saute on low to medium flame for 8 mts. Remove from the vessel and keep aside.
- 2
In the same vessel, add the remaining oil. Once hot, add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter. Add chopped onions and green chili paste and saute for 4 mts.
- 3
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 3 mts. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, amchur powder and kasuri methi and mix.
- 4
Add chopped tomatoes and saute for 6-7 mts on low to medium flame with lid.
- 5
Add the okra and mix well. Cook without lid for 10 mts. Add salt to taste and garam masala powder and mix. Turn off heat.
- 6
Remove onto a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves.
- 7
Serve warm with rice or rotis.
Chef's Tips
- —Kasuri Methi is an optional ingredient.
- —You can add 1/4 tsp of Kitchen King Masala for a slight variation in flavor.
- —Ensure you wash and dry the okra before chopping it. Do not place lid while cooking bhindi.
About This Recipe
When I order vegetarian fare in an Indian restaurant that is known for its North Indian fare, I usually look for an okra main course dish in the menu card. I heart bhindi and look for a new way to cook it away from the monotonous dry saute, sabji, stir fry, stew and stuffed bhindi style recipes.
I always, always have okra in the refrigerator and is a must buy on every visit to the farmer’s market. I chose tender and slender looking bhindi with no blemishes. I decided on making Punjabi Bhindi Masala to go with phulkas. Seriously, this recipe is a celebration of okra. A flavor packed bhindi dish where the spices bring out the sweetness of the okra while the dry mango powder lends a slight tangy touch.
Do not allow the bhindi to get mushy, it should hold shape yet soft on bite. Delectable flavor with soft texture, and a wonderful change from the usual okra.