Mughlai Bhindi Recipe - Spicy Okra Curry
Mughlai cuisine dates back to the era of Mughal rule in India. It usually refers to the recipes that were a part of the royal kitchen. The distinct aroma and taste from various spices, dry fruits and nuts used in cooking give the feeling of a royalty. Mughlai Bhindi is the vegetarian version of the rich and diverse Mughlai cuisine.
Ingredients
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150 grams Bhindi (Lady Finger/Okra)
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110 grams Onion
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1 Tomato
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1/2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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Salt
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to taste
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4 tablespoon Oil
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To grind
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2 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
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1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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3/4 teaspoon Red Chilli flakes
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1/2 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
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1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
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10 Whole Almonds (Badam)
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making Mughlai Bhindi, firstly dry roast all the ingredients listed under ‘To Grind’ like the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chili flakes, fennel seeds, whole black peppercorns and badam and grind it into a fine powder
Step 2
Add onions and tomato to a preheated pan and saute it until the tomatoes becomes mushy
Step 3
Grind this in the same blender having the above spice powder to a smooth paste
Step 4
Cut bhindi into 2 inch pieces
Step 5
Add a tablespoon of oil in a pan and saute the bhindi until it turns to golden in colour and is well roasted
Step 6
Remove it from the pan and set it aside
Step 7
To the same pan add the remaining oil and add ginger garlic paste and saute until it changes colour
Step 8
Add the onion and masala paste and saute until the raw smell of the onions goes away
Step 9
Now add okra, remaining spices and a cup of water and cook on medium flame
Step 10
Once the curry starts leaving oil from the sides, add water to get desired consistency or just serve as it is
Step 11
Serve Mughlai Bhindi with Homemade Butter Naan or Whole Wheat Palak Naan