Bhindi Masala:  A Tangy Stir Fry Side

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

October 5th, 2023

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Bhindi Masala (Indian Okra Stir Fry) is a very popular North Indian dish made using okra, onions, tomatoes, and spices. This semi-dry curry is super easy to make and comes together in under 30 minutes (vegan, gluten-free). Here's the recipe for Bhindi Masala.

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Ingredients

250 gms bhindi 1 bowl water 7-8 tbsp mustard oil 1 tsp jeera seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 bowl onion, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, chopped 1/2 tsp turmeric powder Salt, to taste 1 tsp fennel powder 1 1/2 tsp aamchoor powder 1/4 tsp pepper powder 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp lime juice

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Step 1

Heat oil add jeera and fennel seeds, let them splutter. Add the onions and lightly brown them. Add ginger and some water, add turmeric powder and stir again. Mix in the bhindi. Pour in the rest of the water and continue stirring.

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Step 2

Mix in the bhindi well and add the salt. Sprinkle fennel powder, amchoor powder and sugar. Mix again and sprinkle the pepper powder. Add the lime juice, stir well and serve.

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