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Bhindi Masala (Okra Fry)

Published: Apr 27, 2021

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Bhindi masala is a stir fried okra made with onion, tomato and spices.

This Okra Fry is served as a side dish in accompaniment with chapathi, pulkas, rice or dal.

Okra is called bhindi or ladies finger and is one of the most loved vegetables in India.

bhindi masala served in a wooden bowl.

Some of the Okra recipes form the blog –

Simple Okra Stir Fry

Okra Sambar

How to remove sliminess from okra?

Wash the okra and spread them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and let dry for a while before using it.

If you are short of time wipe the washed okra completely and then proceed to cutting them.

Make sure the cutting board, knife and our hands are dry while cutting the okra.

While cooking do not over crowd the pan and season with salt only at the end.

While cooking, do not cover the okra with a lid, because covering will trap the stream and releases

Cook the okra slow and study, which helps in reducing the sliminess.

okra picture

How do you pick good okra?

Look for okra which are bright green color, fresh, tender and no spots on them.

You can also snap off the tip and its should break of easily, means the okra is tender and good to go. (I have seen many many people do that, but personally I have never done that.)

Few Indian Stir Fry recipes-

Pumpkin stir Fry

Broccoli Moong Dal Stir Fry

Frozen mixed veggies stir fry

Bitter gourd Fry

Instant Pot Tindora Fry

How to cook Bhindi Masala Curry (with step by step pics)

1)Wash the bhindi and pat them dry by wiping each bhindi piece or spread them on a clean towel and let fry for a while.

2)Using a clean cutting board and knife, cut the bhindi to ½ inch pieces.

3) In a pan (i used a cast iron pan) heat some oil and pan fry the bhindi in low-medium heat, stirring often. It should take about 12-15 minutes to cook bhindi. do not rush, if not the bhindi will brown and not cook from inside.

frying the okra (bhindi)

4) Transfer the okra to a plate, wipe off any seeds and heat some more oil. If short of time you can use two pans and cook the okra in one pan and the masala in another and mix at the end.

5) Once the oil gets hot, add the cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.

6) Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook till onion turns soft.

okra curry

7) Now add in the ginger and green chily and cook for 30 seconds.

8) Add the tomato and turmeric and cook till mushy.

9)Add the chily powder, garama masala, coriander powder, salt and sugar (if using). Coat the spices to the onion tomato mixture and cook for a minute.

bhindi masala fry

10) Add the stir fried bhindi and mix well and cook for another 5-7 minutes.

bhindi sabji

110 Finally add lots of coriander leaves and lemon juice and turn off the stove.

okra fry served in a wooden bowl and white rice

This recipe was originally posted on November 2006, it has been updated and republished.

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bhindi masala served in a wooden bowl.

Bhindi Masala Fry

Bhindi masala is a stir fried okra made with onion, tomato and spices. It is served as a side dish in accompaniment with chapathi, pulkas or rice.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

  • 25-30 bhindi ( okra)
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 green chili slit or chopped
  • 1 inch ginger finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • handful of chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar optional

masala (spices)

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ – ¾ teaspoon red chili powder i used kashmiri red chilly powder which is mild
  • ¾ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon coriander leaves or to taste

Instructions

Cleaning & Cooking bhindi-

  • Wash the bhindi and drain them. Wipe the bhindi with a clean kitchen towel and let them dry on the counter top for some time.
  • Chop the bhindi to ½ inch pieces, discard the tips
  • In a pan add a table spoon of oil and add the bhindi pieces. Cook the bhindi in low-medium flames for 10-12 minutes till soft. Set a side.

Making the masala gravy-

  • After the bhindi is cooked, remove the bhindi in to a plate and wipe the pan clean.
  • Heat the rest of the oil and add the cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add the onion and some salt and cook till onion turns soft.
  • Now add the green chily and ginger and cook for 45 seconds.
  • Add the tomato and turmeric powder and cook till mushy.
  • Add the coriander powder, red chilly powder, garam masala, salt and sugar.
  • Cook the spices for a minutes, mixing continously.
  • Add the cooked okra, mix and simmering the bhindi fry for 7-8 minutes.
  • Finally add the lemon juice and coriander leaves, mix and turn off the stove.
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Comments

  1. mepoornima

    May 03, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Liked the idea.

    Reply
  2. kiran

    April 06, 2011 at 10:09 am

    its good and want to learn some more dishes from you

    Reply
  3. swaroop

    March 01, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    thanks a lot for the recipe. i cooked onion,tomato seperately and then mixed and cooked them. it came out good.

    Reply
  4. saraag

    January 26, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    chala thanks ma bachelors ke ardham ayeylaga simple ga vundi

    Reply
  5. Shreekanth

    August 30, 2008 at 11:05 am

    Hii Madhavi garu,

    Thanks for this dish details…It’s too good.

    I am learning how to cook by tryin some recipes from this site..

    Cheers!!

    Reply
  6. Madhavi

    May 26, 2007 at 3:37 pm

    Swapna,

    Thank you for the wishes. I am enjoying with my baby and she keeps me very busy.

    Happy to know that u enjoyed the koora.

    Madhavi.

    Reply
  7. swapna

    May 26, 2007 at 12:47 pm

    hi madhavi,
    tried ur bendakaya kura today.u know what…it was yummy.

    and hearty congrats,read about new arrival in ur family.did u name the little girl?
    will try ur other recipes also slowly and will let u know.

    swapna

    Reply
  8. Madhavi

    April 01, 2007 at 3:27 pm

    Thanks Sridevi!
    I am glad you and your husband enjoyed it.

    Reply
  9. Madhavi

    April 01, 2007 at 3:27 pm

    Thanks Sridevi!
    I am glad you and your husband enjoyed it.

    Reply
  10. Sridevi

    April 01, 2007 at 2:54 pm

    Hi Madhu,
    Thanks for posting the Recipe.Myself and my
    husband loved it.

    Sridevi

    Reply
  11. Madhavi

    December 20, 2006 at 12:25 pm

    Thanks Sandya, I am glad you liked this okra dish. Even i was on a look for a good okra dish, when i found one i wanted to post it.

    Reply
  12. Sandhya

    December 20, 2006 at 8:36 am

    Hello ,…

    Thanks for posting this..i really liked this dish.. and my hubby tooo..

    Planning to prepare it quite often.

    Cheers!

    SAndhya

    Reply

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