Masala Bhindi
Okra Curry
Ingredients
- 1 lb. okra sliced lengthwise or chopped into small pieces
- 2 onions pureed
- 2 tsp. ginger paste
- 2 tsp. garlic paste
- 1 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- 1 tsp. coriander powder
- 1 potato cubed
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1 large tomato pureed
- 2 tbsp. oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add pureed onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the hot oil.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
- Stir in cumin powder and coriander powder.
- Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Add pureed tomato to the pan.
- Mix well with the onion-spice mixture.
- Add cubed potatoes and sliced okra to the pan.
- Mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.
- Sprinkle turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt over the vegetables.
- Stir to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
- Cover the pan and let the curry cook for about 30 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Once the vegetables are cooked to your liking, remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by rice or Indian flatbread.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
While traditionally not paired with wine, you can enjoy this Okra Curry (Masala Bhindi) with a light and refreshing Indian lager beer for a classic accompaniment. Alternatively, a glass of mango lassi can provide a cooling contrast to the spices.Nutritional Information
Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 5 g