EASY & AUTHENTIC BHINDI MASALA (OKRA CURRY)
This easy Pakistani & Indian-style Bhindi Masala recipe (Okra curry) consists of stir-fried okra enveloped in a savory onion and tomato curry. I've tested this dry bhindi curry recipe countless times and I'm confident it will blow you away.
Provided by Izzah Cheema
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash and dry the okra. Chop the okra into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces, discarding the stems. The easiest way to do this is to line a few of them up and cut them at the same time. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt on the okra and mix. Set aside.
- Heat a wide-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add half of the chopped okra. Stir-fry the okra, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until the slime disappears and the okra starts to crisp and brown. I like to sprinkle a bit more salt on the okra here. Use a slotted spoon to remove the okra from the pan and set it aside. Repeat with the remaining batch. Remove the pan from heat, and wipe clean to remove any excess seeds, if needed.
- Heat another 2 tbsp of oil over high heat and add the onions. Sauté until the onions turn golden, about 10 minutes. If the onions start sticking to the bottom of the pan, deglaze with a tablespoon or 2 of water. And add the garlic and ginger, if using, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the cubed tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining 3/4 tsp salt, cumin seeds and spice powders (coriander, cumin, turmeric and red chili). The oil should start separating from the masala or base of the curry. Add the fried okra and green chili pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
- Lower the heat and allow the okra to simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon, if desired. This dry curry is typically served with roti, naan, or other bread but can also be eaten as a side with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 600 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BHINDI MASALA (SPICY OKRA CURRY)
Traditional spicy okra curry that everyone loves. It's best with Indian bread (naan or paratha) or rice. My mom says this is brain food!
Provided by vburrito
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the okra in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 6 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil and cumin seeds together in a large skillet over medium heat until the cumin seeds swell and turn golden brown. Fry the onions in the heated oil for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the mixture and cook another 3 minutes. Stir the okra into the mixture; season with the curry powder and salt. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, about 3 minutes more. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 596.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
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