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Bhindi Masala

This Bhindi or Okra subji is so simple and easy. It is crispy and tender at the same time made with garlic, ginger, onions and potatoes with spices.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: bhinda, bhindi, crispy, okra, shaak, spices, subji, vegetarian
Author: Devangi Raval

Ingredients

  • 250 grams Okra
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1- inch piece ginger grated
  • 3 tbsp oil neutral
  • 1/8 tsp asafetida
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp cumin-coriander powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Cilantro to garnish

Instructions

  • Wash, dry and chop up Okra few hours before making this dish.
  • Pre-heat a pan on medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add oil, followed by cumin seeds. Add asafetida and add garlic, ginger, and onions. Sauté for few seconds and add potatoes and Okra too.
  • Let it sauté for about 7-10 minutes until everything is cooked and Okra looks crispy. You can add little bit more oil if its sticking to the pan.
  • Add all the spices and salt and stir to mix.
  • Cook for few minutes and turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and garnish it with chopped cilantro.