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Bhindi Masala Gravy Recipe - Ladies Finger In Tomato Onion Gravy

Bhindi Masala Gravy Recipe - Ladies Finger In Tomato Onion Gravy

By Admin
Prep Time Total in 50 M
Course Side Dish
Cuisine North Indian Recipes
Diet Vegetarian

Bhindi Masala is a simple gravy recipe in which okra/bhindi is cooked in a tomato onion based gravy. Full of flavour and taste, this masala gravy is specially served with Biryanis. But, you can also serve it for your everyday meal along with Phulka/ Paratha and your choice of raita. 

Ingredients

  • 250 grams Bhindi (Lady Finger/Okra)
  • thinly sliced
  • Bhindi Masala Gravy Paste
  • 1 Onion
  • roughly chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • chopped
  • 2 Cloves (Laung)
  • 1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
  • 1 Mace (Javitri)
  • Other ingredients for flavoring
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • to taste
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • to taste

Instructions

Step 1

To begin making the Bhindi Masala Gravy Recipe, make sure to first rinse and dry each Bhindi

Step 2

This process is done in order to ensure that the bhindi doesn't get sticky while cooking it

Step 3

 After wiping the bhindis dry, slit the bhindi vertically till about half an inch from the tail (thinly sliced), so that each bhindi is slit but held together by the tail

Step 4

 Heat oil for cooking into a pan; add the bhindi, sprinkle some salt and saute the bhindi until cooked

Step 5

Cover the pan of the bhindi partially while it is cooking

Step 6

This will help the bhindi steam cook, at the same time roast a bit

Step 7

Keeping the lip ajar, helps the steam at the same time, trap a little steam

Step 8

It will take a good 10 minutes to cook the bhindi

Step 9

Keep stirring to ensure it gets roasted well on all sides

Step 10

Next step is to make the gravy for the Bhindi Masala

Step 11

Add the tomatoes, into a mixer grinder and make a puree

Step 12

Keep aside

Step 13

In a mixer grinder, add garlic, onions, ginger, chillies, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick and made and grind it to a smooth paste

Step 14

Keep aside

Step 15

 Heat oil in a pan on medium heat; add in the bay leaf and saute for about 10 seconds

Step 16

After 10 seconds, add in the  onions garlic and spice paste and saute for 2 to 3 minutes

Step 17

Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and mix everything well

Step 18

Cook for about a minute until the raw smell goes away

Step 19

 Next, add the tomato puree, curd and salt

Step 20

It will take about 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat for the tomato to cook

Step 21

Check the salt and allow the masala to be thick

Step 22

Once done, add the roasted bhindi into the masala gravy

Step 23

Check the salt and turn the heat to high and cook for another minute so that the bhindi gets coated well with the masala

Step 24

After a couple of minutes, add the crushed kasuri methi and turn off the heat

Step 25

Garnish the Bhindi Masala Gravy with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot

Step 26

Serve Bhindi Masala Gravy along with Paneer Biryani, Jackfruit Biryani or any Biryani of your choice for a vegetarian lunch or dinner

Step 27

If can also serve the along with Tawa Paratha and Boondi Raita for an Indian lunch or dinner

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