Bhindi Masala (Okra)

Bhindi Masala (Okra)

  • 2 cups Bhindi/okra
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
  • ½ inch grated ginger
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ or ½ tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil
  1. Clean & chop the okra into 1 or 2 inch pieces.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil
  3. Sauté’ chopped onions until translucent
  4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for about a minute
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté till the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
  6. If the tomato mixture becomes too dry add about ¼ or ½ cup water and continue to cook.
  7. Stir in all the dry spices one at a time
  8. Stir well and saute for a minute.
  9. Add the okra and cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes stirring often
  10. Serve the bhindi masala warm garnished with parsley