Easy And Authentic Way To Make Okra Curry

By Tarishi Shrivastava

September 27, 2024

Ladies Finger Curry also called Bhindi Curry in Hindi is a tangy and spiced recipe of sautéed okra in an onion, tomato, spices, and yoghurt curry base. Here is how to make this dish.

Ingredients

For tomato paste 3 tomatoes 1-inch ginger 4 to 5 garlic cloves 1 to 2 green chillies 2 tablespoons yoghurt 2 cloves 1 green cardamom ½ inch cinnamon 1 single thin strand of mace

Ingredients

2 tsp oil 250 grams bhindi (okra) 1 tej patta (Indian bay leaf) 1 onion ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp Coriander Powder ½ tsp cumin powder Water as required salt as required ½ tsp dry fenugreek leaves Coriander leaves

Step 1

Rinse, dry, and chop okra.

Step 2

Grind tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chillies, yoghurt, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and mace.

Step 3

Sauté okra in 2 tbsp oil until lightly browned.

Step 4

Heat oil, add bay leaf, and sauté briefly.

Step 5

Cook onions until lightly golden.

Step 6

Add all spices to lower heat.

Step 7

Sauté ground paste until thick and oil separates.

Step 8

Pour in water, season with salt, and mix.

Step 9

Add sautéed okra; simmer for 5-6 minutes.

Step 10

Finish with crushed fenugreek leaves and coriander.