Bhindi Masala Recipe - Easy Indian Okra Sabzi with Onion & Tomato - Home-Style Vegetarian Dish
Ingredients
- Okra (Bhindi) - 1 lbs
- Onion - 2 medium (sliced)
- Tomato - 2 medium (sliced)
- Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1 1/2 tsp
- Ginger/Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
- Oil - 1/2 cup
Bhindi Masala is a comforting Indian vegetable dish made with tender okra cooked in a flavorful onion and tomato masala. This everyday sabzi is a staple in many Indian homes, loved for its simple ingredients and balanced spices. When cooked correctly, bhindi turns soft and flavorful without becoming sticky, making this dish both satisfying and easy to enjoy.
Watch our recipe video for step-by-step instructions on how to make Bhindi Masala at home. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our bhindi masala recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
Instructions
1) Begin by rinsing 1 pound of okra (bhindi) well under running water. Chop off both ends. Chop the bhindi into 3/4 inch pieces.
2) In a pot add 1/4 cup oil and add chopped bhindi. Saute them well for 5-7 mins on a medium heat. Stirring often to fry them uniformly. After the sticky substance is gone and oil separates. Transfer them to a bowl.
3) Add remaining oil to the same pot and 2 medium sliced onions, saute onions until soft and translucent.
4) Add 1 tsp ginger/garlic paste and saute until the ginger/garlic is fragrant, for about 1 min.
5) Add 2 medium sliced tomatoes and 1 1/2 tsp salt and saute well until the tomatoes are completely soft
6) Add 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Saute all the spices well. then cover and cook for 5-6 min.
7) Add fried bhindi back to the masala mixture, mix well. Cover and cook a few more minutes on a low to medium heat until the bhindi turns tender.
8) Enjoy Bhindi masala with plain rice or roti!
Bhindi Masala is a comforting Indian vegetable dish made with tender okra cooked in a flavorful onion and tomato masala. This everyday sabzi is a staple in many Indian homes, loved for its simple ingredients and balanced spices. When cooked correctly, bhindi turns soft and flavorful without becoming sticky, making this dish both satisfying and easy to enjoy.
Watch our recipe video for step-by-step instructions on how to make Bhindi Masala at home. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our bhindi masala recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
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