Bumi Spices

Bhindi/Okra Masala Curry Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 tsp kasoor methi

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 8 clove garlic

• 1 tsp ginger paste

• ½ tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp chilli powder

• tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp cumin powder

• 1½ cup tomato puree

• ¼ cup curd

• 1 cup water

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ onion, petals

• 1 tomato, quarter

• ¼ tsp garam masala

• 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

Instructions:

• firstly, take 10 bhindi and chop them into pieces. make sure to slit in the centre so that masala can be absorbed.

• add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala.

• mix well coating all the spices to bhindi.

• in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, add 1 tsp kasoor methi, 1 tsp cumin and saute until the spices turn aromatic.

• now add 1 onion, 8 clove garlic and 1 tsp ginger paste.

• saute well making sure the onions turn golden brown.

• further add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp cumin powder.

• saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

• add 1½ cup tomato puree and saute well.

• saute until the oil separates from the puree.

• now add ¼ cup curd and cook until the oil separates.

• add 1 cup water and 1 tsp salt. mix well adjusting the consistency of the curry.

• in another pan heat 2 tsp oil and fry the bhindi.

• fry until the bhindi changes colour and is almost cooked.

• transfer the fried bhindi to the curry, add ½ onion and 1 tomato.

• mix well, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.

• add ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.

• finally, enjoy bhindi masala recipe with roti.