Bhindi Masala Fry Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb. Bhindi/okra/lady finger
1 big onion finely chopped
4-5 garlic pods crushed
3 curry leaves
pinch of asafetida
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp amchur powder
1 tsp lime juice
3 tbsp oil
Salt as per taste
Preparation
1
Wash the bhindi and pat it dry before chopping. Dry it with clean cloth or with paper towel. If there is any moisture left, then it will make the okra sticky while cooking.Chop the Bhindi and keep it aside
2
Heat oil in the wide pan
3
Add cumin and mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and asafetida.
4
Now add crushed garlic pods. This will impart garlic flavor to the oil. Stir it for a minute.
5
Add chopped Bhindi. Let it fry for 15 mints. Stir in intervals. Do not cover the pan as it can make the Bhindi mushy. Let it fry till it looks crispy and brown.
6
Now add chopped onions.
7
Once the onions are translucent add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, amchur powder and garam masala powder.
8
Add salt, lime juice and mix everything well.Serve it hot with steam rice or rotis.
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About
Bhindi masala is a spicy, crunchy and tangy indian recipe.
Bhindi is also known as okra and lady finger. The name okra is most often used in the United States, with a variant pronunciation. Okra is a popular health food due to its high fiber, vitamin C, and folate content. Okra is also known for being high in antioxidants and is also often eaten as part of a weight loss diet since it is both fat-free and cholesterol-free. Okra is also a good source of calcium and potassium.
Other Names:
okra masala/lady finger recipe
Added:
Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 12:22am
Comments
July 19, 2012
Try it