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Bhindi tomato masala | Okra masala

Bhindi tomato masala | Okra masala

Bhindi tomato masala | Okra masala is a simple stir fry made with onions, tomatoes, bhindi / okra and spices. It goes well with steamed rice, dal rice, sambar rice, curd rice or even roti and phulka. This is a simple dish and comes together in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g okra / bhindi / ladies finger
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 medium sized onion chopped
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 medium sized tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the bhindi / okra thoroughly and wipe dry. Chop them into desired size and shape.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds are crackled, add cumin seeds.
  • Now add chopped onions and curry leaves. Saute them in medium flame till onions turn translucent.
  • Once the onions are translucent, add chopped tomatoes.
  • Cook the tomatoes till they turn mushy.
  • Now add turmeric powder, red chili and salt. Mix everything together and cook for around 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Now add chopped okra / bhindi.
  • Cook uncovered in medium flame for about 12 minutes. Stir in between.
  • When the colour changes to dark green and the sliminess is completely gone, switch off the stove.
  • Serve hot with rice or roti !!

Notes

  • Always choose young and tender bhindi.
  • Add oil generously. Oil reduces the stickiness of the bhindi.
  • Do not cover the pan while cooking okra / ladies fingers. Covering the pan induces steam formation and increases the moisture content of bhindi.
  • Bhindi tomato masala stays good in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
How to reduce sliminess in okra?
  • Dry the bhindi/okra completely without any remaining moisture before chopping them.
  • You can add sour curd, lemon juice or besan slurry while cooking the bhindi to reduce the sliminess.
  • You can deep fry or stir fry the okra before adding to any recipe.
  • Lastly you can microwave the chopped okra / bhindi / ladies finger for 5 minutes and then use in any given recipe. 
Keyword Bhindi recipes, Poriyal recipes, stir fry recipes