Okra Masala
Bhindi Masala is a popular stir-fried Indian semi-dry curry dish made with okra, onion, tomatoes, potato & spices!
Ingredients:
Serves 4
- 1 lb/450 g okra
- 2 onions
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2 curry leaves
- 1 tomato
- 1 potato
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- fresh coriander to garnish
- ginger-julienne to garnish (optional)
How to make Okra Masala:
- Rinse the okra and drain thoroughly. Chop and discard the ends. Cut the okra into small pieces.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottom pan.
- Add the chopped onions, chilies, curry leaves, cumin, coriander and salt, and mix together. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped potato.
- Add the chopped tomato and sprinkle over the lemon juice.
- Finally add the okra, mixing with a slotted spoon. Stir-fry the vegetable mixture over medium heat for 12-15 minutes.
- Then transfer to serving plates, garnish with fresh cilantro and ginger - julienne. Serve hot with rice or roti.
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