Monday 14 October 2013

Punjabi Bhindi Masala

I made Bhindi masala the Punjabi style recently and it came out quite delicious.! :) It goes well with Chapati and as a spicy side dish for a plain Dal tadka.
Ingredients
  • Okra - 350 gms
  • Onion - 1 large finely chopped
  • Tomato - 2 large chopped
  • Ginger garlic paste - 2 teaspoons
  • Green chilli - 2-3 finely chopped
  • Kasuri Methi/ Dry fenugreek leaves - 1 tsp
  • Cumin/ Jeera - 1 teaspoon
  • Oil - 2-3 teaspoons
  • Salt - as per taste
Spice Powders
  • Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder - 2 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala - 1 teaspoon
  • Amchur/ Mango powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Preparation
  • Wash, clean and cut Okra into 1" pieces. Pour a tsp of oil and fry it until it is crunchy and the stickiness leaves. May take 5 minutes. Set it aside when done.
  • Pour 2 teaspoons of oil in the same pan when hot add cumin, then add onion, green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Fry until it is light brown.
  • Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and dry Methi leaves. Mix well and cook for a minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.
  • Add the Okra at this stage, add salt. Mix and cook on low flame for 10 minutes. Finally add the Amchur powder and garam masala, mix and cook for another minute or two. Switch off and serve.

Bhindi Masala
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