No Onion No Garlic Bhindi Masala
Presenting another okra (bhindi) recipe – Bhindi Masala, a frequent homemade favorite. This No Onion No Garlic Bhindi Masala is incredibly simple to prepare, requiring just 10 minutes to cook this flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 700 grams Bhindi / Okra
- 3 tablespoon Oil
- ½ tablespoon Kashmiri Red chili powder Adjust according to your spice level
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the Bhindi and thoroughly dry with no trace of moisture. Trim the ends and cut them into ½” pieces.
- Wash the okra first, and then dry those completely using paper towels before you start cutting them.
- Heat oil in a non-stick or heavy bottom pan. Add Hing, chopped bhindi, salt, and turmeric powder. Stir once very gently.
- Cover it with a lid. Cook them over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until bhindi is tender. Stir gently once or twice in between.
- Always cook this bhindi recipe on a slow flame to get an evenly cooked result. This also prevents sticking the bhindi at the bottom.
- Do not over-stir the okra whole sautéing, as stirring frequently may make the okra slimy.
- Add chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Mix gently without breaking bhindi.
- Cook it for 1 minute on medium heat. Add lemon juice. Mix it and switch off the flame.
- Bhindi masala is ready. Serve it with Phulka roti, Tandoori roti, Plain paratha.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 611mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1559IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 2mg
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