Bhindi Masala

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg bhindi
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 3 – 4 green chillies
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp kasoori methi
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp dry mango powder or aamchur
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method

Step 1

Clean bhindi under running water. Drain the water and pat dry with a napkin.

Step 2

Cut both the ends of bhindi and keep aside.

Step 3

Heat little oil in a kadhai and fry these pieces until light brown. Keep these fried pieces aside.

Step 4

In the same kadhai, add the remaining oil. Add cumin seeds.

Step 5

Once the cumin seeds splutter, add onion, green chilli and ginger garlic paste. Saute until onions turns golden brown.

Step 6

Next, add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, kasoori methi and mix well.

Step 7

Add tomato puree and saute until the rawness goes off.

Step 8

Add the fried bhindi and mix thoroughly. Cover with a lid and cook for 10 – 15 min on medium flame.

Step 9

Now, add garam masala and dry mango powder. Mix well and switch off the flame.

Step 10

Garnish it with a lemon piece and sesame seeds.

Step 11

Serve hot with roti or paratha.

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