Name: Okra (Bhindi) Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 tbsp oil; ½ kg okra; 2 medium onion; 4 tbsp oil; ½ tsp cumin seed; ½ tsp carom seed; ½ tsp asafoetida; 3 green chilli; 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste; 1 tsp chilli powder; 2 medium pureed tomato; 2 tsp coriander powder; ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala powder; salt to taste; 1 tbsp cream; 2 tbsp beaten yoghurt; 1 tsp lemon juice

Okra (Bhindi) Masala

Okra is also known as Lady's finger. This Okra masala is a Pakistani style inspired side dish made with okra, onions and spices.

vegetarian

Cooking Method: Sauteing Cuisine: Pakistani Courses: Sides Recipe Keys: Vegetarian Dishes

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Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Mumzkitchen Cooking Steps

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To fry Okra:

Heat 4 tbsp oil. Medium flame.
Add ½ kg chopped okra, 2 finely sliced medium onion and shallow fry. Keep aside.

To make the masala

Heat 4 tbsp oil. Medium flame.
Add ½ tsp cumin seed, ½ tsp carom seed, ½ tsp asafoetida and saute until crackle.
Add 3 green chilli, 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste, 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 medium pureed tomato, 2 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder and salt to taste. Saute with little water.
Add 1 tbsp cream, 2 tbsp beaten yoghurt and fried okra.
Add 1 tsp lemon juice. Saute for few minutes and serve.

Okra (Bhindi) Masala