Bhindi Masala Featuring Okra
Delicious bhindi masala using a special ingredient, okra!
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Ingredients
500 g
okra, sliced into rounds
1
red onion, diced
2
tomatoes, diced
1 tbsp
ginger, finely minced
1
green chili, minced
1-2 tsp
coriander powder
1 tsp
garam masala
1/2 tsp
amchur powder, (mango)
1/2 tsp
turmeric
1/4 tsp
red chili powder
2 tbsp
vegetable oil, or any neutral flavoured oil
2 tbsp
water
salt, to taste
Garnish
1/2 tsp
ginger, julienned
2 tsp
lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry each okra with a paper towel. Trim the ends then slice into rounds. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the okra to the pan.
- Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, then lower the heat and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir often. Okra is mostly cooked now and there should be very little sliminess left in the pan. Remove pan from heat. Set aside in a bowl.
- Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, then lower the heat and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir often. Okra is mostly cooked now and there should be very little sliminess left in the pan. Remove pan from heat. Set aside in a bowl.
- Add coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur powder and salt. Mix well, adding a tablespoon of water, more if necessary, to prevent the spices from burning. Stir well.
- Add okra back to the pan an cook on low medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Plate and garnish with ginger and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately with rice or naan.