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Bhindi Masala

Bhindi Masala

Name: Bhindi Masala
Total time: 1 min 15 s
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1.25 cups Ladies Finger (regular); 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Refined Oil; 1 pinch Cumin; 1 pinch Asafoetida/hing; 1 piece Garlic; 0.5 unit Green Chillies; 0.25 cups Onion; 1 pinch Jeera Powder; 1 pinch Coriander Powder; 1 pinch Chat Masala; 1 pinch Amchur Powder; 0.25 cups Tomato; 1 pinch Black Salt; 2 teaspoons Water; 3 leafs Coriander Leaves

Time30 Min

DifficultyIntermediate

Serves1

Looking for comfort food? Try the bhindi masala recipe, a vegetarian Indian delight made from okra, tomatoes, onion, and some spice powders! The stir-fry Punjabi dish recipe is healthy, gluten-free, and best combined with rice and dhal or piping hot rotis. Okra or Ladies-fingers is what the slimy-when-cut vegetable is called and the ladies finger recipes are very popular along the length and bread ... th of India. The main course dish is great for kids, older people, diabetics, and tastes delicious while making the veggie great for gravies and side dishes too. The anytime comfort ladies finger recipes veggie can also be made in any number of ways, eaten with all meals, and holds well when refrigerated too! The masala bhindi recipe has an amazing repertoire of healthy benefits being rich in Vit B16 and folic acid. The just 16 Cal/half cup okra, Bhindi, is part of the main course dish in the low-calorie keto diet fad. The bhindi masala recipe is all about the Indian’s favourite veggie, okra. Learning how to make bhindi masala is an art as this vegetable secretes mucilage when cut and feels slimy when it is wet. Check out the recipe for bhindi masala gravy famous in both North and South India. The bhindi masala dry is another well-loved recipe. The Punjabi bhindi masala is eaten and can be cooked in butter making the Punjabi-loved dish an all-India favourite. The veggie and its masala recipe seem to be rarely used in the USA and Europe though it is immensely popular all over India.

Ingredients

Fruits & Vegetables

Ladies Finger (regular)

1.25 cups

Onion

0.25 cups

Tomato

0.25 cups

Dry Grocery

Salt

1 pinch

Turmeric Powder

1 pinch

Refined Oil

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1 pinch

Asafoetida/hing

1 pinch

Coriander Powder

1 pinch

Chat Masala

1 pinch

Amchur Powder

1 pinch

Black Salt

1 pinch

Other

Garlic

1 piece

Green Chillies

0.5 unit

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Water

2 teaspoons

Coriander Leaves

3 leafs

Directions

In a bowl, add Bhindi, Salt, Turmeric and keep aside for marinate.

Heat Oil in a pan. Add the marinated Bhindi and cook on low flame till done and keep aside.

Remove it to a bowl and set aside.

Heat Oil in a pan. Add Cumin Seeds, Hing and let it crackle.

Add chopped Garlic and Green Chilli. Saute till golden brown.

Add chopped Onion and saute till translucent.

Add Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Chat Masala, Amchur Powder and saute for sometime.

Add chopped Tomatoes, Black Salt and cook for some time.

Add cooked Bhindi and cook.

Add Water and cook till done.

Remove it to a bowl and garnish with chopped Coriander.

Kitchen tips on How to make bhindi masala:

Here is an interesting fact. The main ingredient or okra can get slimy with mucilage when cut or wet. Always wash the whole bhindis and dry well or pat dry before cutting or using in this ladies finger recipe. Fry the veggies in a little oil and place the covered pan on slow to medium heat to soften and cook. Don’t add water while doing this or the veggie goes brown and the sliminess stays! Some other cooking tips are ● Never cook on high heat. ● Place on low heat after frying and add to your favorite recipe for the bhindi to absorb the masala. You will need to add water for gravies. Use little or no water when making dry dishes. ● You can garnish with ginger juliennes fried in ghee, fresh coriander leaves, and even scrapped coconut. ● Serve the Punjabi dish with rice and dhal or try it with rotis, pooris, naans, etc.

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Bhindi Masala

This delicious bhindi dish made with okra or ladies’ fingers and delicately flavoured in a base of onions and tomatoes and spices is one of the most popular Indian dishes. When served with a ghee-laden wheat roti, bhindi masala spells pure comfort! It can also be enjoyed with steamed rice and goes equally well with stuffed bread like parathas, spinach roti, etc. Bhindi masala recipes have delicious variations from region to region. While in north India, there are bhindi masala dry recipes that are lightly flavoured with butter, in the southern parts of the country, bhindi masala like the famous Hyderabadi bhindi ka salan is made by adding curry leaves, curd, coconut, and is spicier.

What are the health benefits of bhindi masala?

The humble Bhindi masala is not only super tasty but is also packed with several health benefits like: Okra is full of fibres that help in making you feel satiated. This helps in avoiding binge eating. Bhindi is an excellent source of nutrients like proteins, vitamins A, B6, C, K, magnesium, folate, etc. This helps in preventing several disorders and deficiencies. It contains antioxidants like polyphenols that help in preventing the risk of oxidative damage, excessive blood clots, inflammation, etc. The fibres in bhindi are also helpful in making your digestive system healthy and prevent gas, constipation, etc. Bhindi is a low-fat vegetable, perfect for people who are watching their weight. The low glycaemic index of bhindi is good for people who suffer from diabetes. Okra has a unique gel-like substance called mucilage. This gel binds itself to the cholesterol in your body and helps it get expelled rather than getting absorbed in the body.

What are some tips for making the best bhindi masala every time?

Before we share some of the most delicious bhindi masala recipes, here are some tips on making no-slime bhindi dishes: Since bhindi contains a slime-like substance that’s not desirable in the recipe, their cleaning and cutting need to be done very carefully. After cleaning them in freshwater, pat dry with a kitchen towel. Chop them with a dry knife and remove all the slime. After chopping, the bhindi should not come in contact with water. Add the salt and spices towards the end when bhindi is almost cooked. This will avoid making them slimy. Use mango powder instead of lemon juice to flavour your bhindi masala recipe.

Which are some of the best bhindi masala recipes that you can try at home?

When it comes to bhindi recipes, there is no limit to creativity. There are hundreds of ways to cook and enjoy this delicious dish. Here are some of the best bhindi masala recipes for you to try at home: Bhindi masala fry: The simple, healthy, and crunchy bhindi masala fry is an all-time-favourite. This bhindi masala fry can be enjoyed on its own or added to sambar and curries for a richer taste. Clean and slice bhindis. In a pan, heat oil and add sliced onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, tomatoes, and cook well. Add to this mix turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and dry mango powder, and sauté well. Now add the sliced bhindi. Add salt and stir well. Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer. Cook for around 10 minutes and keep stirring. Add coriander leaves and give the bhindi fry a good stir. Serve this delicious bhindi masala fry with hot rotis . Bharwa bhindi: There is hardly anyone who doesn’t like this spicy and crunchy dish with rice and dal or even sambar rice. In a bowl, mix besan, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida, cumin powder, dry mango powder, garam masala, and ginger-garlic paste. Clean bhindis well and slit them. Stuff the prepared filling powder and keep it aside. In a pan, splutter cumin seeds and add curry leaves. Add onions and green chilli to this and cook for 2 minutes. Place the stuffed bhindis in this and mix well. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with roti or rice. Bhindi masala dhaba style: This restaurant style bhindi masala recipe is spicy and flavourful. This bhindi masala recipe is best enjoyed with ghee parathas. Fry whole okra in a pan. In another pan, heat oil and add asafoetida, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. Sauté onions and ginger-garlic paste and add salt. Add ground peanuts, coconut, sesame, and tomato puree. Mix in spices like chilli powder and garam masala. Keep stirring for 2-3 minutes. Add beaten curd and cook for a couple of minutes. Add fried okra to this. Serve bhindi masala garnished with coriander leaves. Punjabi bhindi masala: One of the most popular bhindi masala dishes, this is a complete riot of sweet and spicy flavours. Heat oil in a pan and add bhindi. Sauté for 8-10 minutes and keep aside. In another pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add to this chopped onions and green chilli paste. Sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, dry mango powder, and kasuri methi. Cook this well. Add chopped tomatoes to this and sauté for 6-7 minutes. Add the fried bhindi and cook without a lid for 10-12 minutes. Add salt and garam masala powder. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves. Hyderabadi bhindi masala: Also known as bhindi ka salan, this spicy curry is loved for its delicate and unique flavours. Dry roast coconut, dry red chillies, sesame seeds, and peanuts. Add this mix to a blender along with ginger garlic paste and a little water to get a smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and let them crackle. Add onions to it and fry till they turn golden brown. Add the blended paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, and a cup of water. Cover the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes. Add the fried okra and cook for another 10 minutes. Finally, add jaggery and tamarind paste. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice.