Punjabi Bhindi Masala

Bhindi/Okra is one of my favorite vegetable. Be it a simple stir-fry, South Indian curry or sabzi, this vegetable adds a magic to the dish. I wanted to make bhindi sambhariya with the bhindi, but then at the end decided to make this simple yet delicious Punjabi Bhindi Masala to accompany roti for dinner.

This bhindi masala is full of flavors from the spices. The addition of dry mango powder adds a tang to the masala and kasuri methi gives an extra zing. This bhindi masala goes well with chapathi/roti and even with dal-chawal. Also this doesn’t take much time to prepare, so you can make quickly for lunch box or dinner.

Punjabi Bhindi Masala

Ladiesfinger/Okra cooked in a onion-tomato gravy and spices
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Bhindi/Okra – 300 gms about 20-22
  • Onion – 2 medium finely chopped
  • Green chilly – 1 finely chopped
  • Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Tomato – 2 medium chopped
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  • Red chilly powder – 1 tsp
  • Garam masala – 1/4 tsp
  • Amchur/Dry mango powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Kasuri methi – big pinch
  • Jeera/Cumin – 1 tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves – to garnish

Instructions

  • Wash, dry the bhindi and cut them into 1 inch pieces. Add 2 tsp oil in a pan and saute the bhindi gently in medium flame for 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil and add jeera. Add the onions and fry. When onion becomes soft, add green chilly, ginger-garlic paste and fry till onions turn golden.
  • Then add turmeric powder, coriander powder. red chilly powder, garam masala, amchur powder, kasuri methi and remaining 2 tsp oil. Mix and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Then add tomatoes, salt and mix well. Cook till the tomatoes become soft and oil leaves the sides.
  • Now add the fried bhindi and gently combine with the masala. Let the bhindi cook in the masala for 6-8 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Notes

  • Do not add salt while frying bhindi. Do not cover and cook bhindi.
  • Do not stir a lot after adding bhindi to the masala. Gently combine with the masala.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Side Dish for Roti

Did you make this recipe?

Leave a comment below to let me know how it turned out for you! Or snap a photo and tag @spillthespices on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag #spillthespices.

Join the Conversation

  1. bhindi masala looks so delicious…perfect with rotis or rice:)

  2. i like tat kothamalli peeking out Sona. Delish bindi 🙂

  3. Looks delicious..Lovely blog, happy to follow u..
    Do visit my space Shabbu's Tasty Kitchen

  4. Super flavored and spicy !

  5. Spicy and yummy punjabi bhindi masala.

  6. looks delicious 🙂

  7. i love bhindi and urs looks so yummy….

  8. who can resist to this yummy bowl full of okra…i never used kasoori methi in mine…looks so tempting..

    http://preetyskitchen.blogspot.com/

  9. Would love it with sambar saadam

  10. Bhindi gets kasuri methi, amchur etc no wonder it looks so good!

  11. That bhindi masala looks super yummy

  12. i love bhindi, this is so good.

  13. Bhindi masala look delicious..healthy and yummy.

  14. Bhindi masala looks delicious.

  15. Wow…that looks yum….a good go with rotis…

  16. Delicious, perfect with some rotis..

  17. looks sooo delicious…

  18. Delicious and super tempting.

  19. Bhindi masala looks good, crispy and yummy Sona 🙂

  20. Excellent recipe, Sona! I'm so lucky that you're following mom's traditon of cooking very tasty and wholesome food!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Like
Close
Spill the Spices © Copyright 2020. All rights reserved.
Close