Masala Bhindi

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Category: Dals & Sabzi

Difficulty: Beginner

Description

Masala Bhindi is a flavorful Pakistani-style okra dish cooked with tomatoes, yogurt, aromatic seeds, and a blend of spices. The fried okra is gently mixed with a rich masala to create a delicious homemade dish that pairs well with roti or naan.

Ingredients

300 g Bhindi/Okra/Ladyfinger
2 large tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp red chili pepper
14 tsp garam masala
12 cumin seeds
14 mustard seeds
1/4 tsp nigella seeds
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 cup yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 large tomatoes
Oil as needed

Instructions

1
Deep/shallow fry (your choice) okra till its water dries up. Make sure it doesn't turn brown.
2
In a separate pan, sauté cumin, mustard and nigella seeds in 2 tbsp oil.
3
When fragrant, add tomato paste, salt, red chili and turmeric powder along with ginger garlic paste.
4
When tomatoes water is evaporated, add yogurt.
5
DO NOT MIX YOGURT WITH TOMATO PASTE.
6
Let it simmer for a while until yogurt is semi solidified.
7
Gently mix yogurt with tomato paste.
8
Yogurt will form small cheese like chunks which is expected.
9
At this stage, add fried okra and gently mix with the masala. Don't cover with lid, and keep flame on medium.
10
When oil gathers around the sides, add lemon juice and garam masala powder. Gently mix.
11
Masala bhindi is ready.

Note

Keywords: Masala Bhindi, Pakistani Bhindi Recipe, Okra Masala, Ladyfinger Recipe, Bhindi with Yogurt, Pakistani Vegetarian Recipes, Spicy Okra, Homemade Masala Bhindi