Punjabi Bhindi Masala Fry Recipe

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Prep Time 25 Minutes

Cooking Time 30 Minutes

Servings 4-5

Rating

Prepare this Ladies finger Fry as a side dish and take with chapattis or rice. It is a dry recipe prepared with a base of onions, tomatoes and all other regular spices. Make sure to dry the bhindi before chopping. Have a look at the recipe.

Ingredients

250gmsLadies finger
3 tablespoonsoil
1Sliced onions
1 choppedTomato
2Green chilies
1 tablespoonGinger garlic paste
½ tablespoonChili powder
pinchTurmeric powder
½ tablespoonCoriander powder
½ tablespoonAmchoor
½ tablespoon Kasuri methi
2 tablespoons chopped Coriander leaves
Salt to taste

Directions

Step1Wash ladies finger in water and then wipe them with dry kitchen towel
Step2You can also allow them to dry naturally by placing them in plate under fan
Step3Slice the crown and base tip of each finger and slice them vertically. Slice horizontally keeping a width of about 0.5cms in thickness
Step4Slice 1 onion to thin pieces
Step5Chop 1 tomato and slit green chilies
Step6Place a thick bottomed frying pan on flame and add 3 tablespoons of oil to it
Step7Add sliced onions and saute them till they turn to light brown
Step8Add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste and then green chilies
Step9Saute them for 2 minutes
Step10Add chopped tomatoes and stir well for about 2 minutes
Step11Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and mango powder
Step12Mix all the spices well in the pan and saute till the oil releases from the sides
Step13Add chopped okra or ladies finger and salt
Step14Stir them well and cover the pan with lid
Step15Cook the ingredients on a low flame till the bhindi is done
Step16Stir for every 2 minutes so that the bhindi does not get too brown
Step17If the okra is getting too brown, then sprinkle with water and continue cooking
Step18Once the cooking is done, add ¼ teaspoon of garam masala powder and ½ teaspoon of kasuri methi
Step19Stir them well
Step20Add fenugreek leaves and coriander leaves at the end
Step21Off the flame and remove the curry to a serving bowl

Serve the dish with chapattis or with rice as a side dish. Ladies finger has been as a part of Indian cuisine from many years and it is rich in fiber content. It contributes to many health benefits. Know the Health Benefits of Lady Finger.