424: Bhindi Masala 2/ Okra Stir Fry

This is simple and mouthwatering spicy stir-fried bhindi made from tomato, chick peas , and typical Indian curry ingredients. Okra is an amazing vegetable, not only does it taste good but it’s also rich in folic acid and vitamin B6 and also it’s a low calorie vegetable.

Ingredients:

 Frozen Okra                     1 pound

Green chilies                     3 No. (Slit lengthwise)

Cornflour                          ½ Tsp.

Frozen chick peas              ½ tin

Grated ginger                    2 Tbsp.

Tomatoes                          1 no (cut into cubes)

Salt                                  To Taste

Oil                                    for shallow fry

Masalas

Red chili powder                1 Tsp.

Coriander powder              ½ Tsp.

Garam masala powder        ½ Tsp.

Fennel powder(optional)     ¼ Tsp.

For Seasoning

Oil                                   1 Tsp.

Cumin seed                      ½ Tsp.

Fennel seeds                    1/8 Tsp.

Method:

• Snip off stems of Okra. Cut them into 2 to 2 1/2'' pieces.
• Sprinkle little salt and corn flour over them and toss , keep aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan and shallow fry the okras, till crisp and keep aside.
• In mean time combine all masala powders and mix them well. Keep aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cumin and fennel seeds and fry for a second.
•  Now add the chopped tomatoes, chick peas and Masalas powders and cover the pan and cook for a few minutes until tomatoes become soft. Stir if needed to avoid the mixture from sticking to the pan.
• Add fried bhindi (okra) and mix gently. Keep on heat for two minutes and then remove the pan.
• Serve hot with chapatti or roti.

IF YOU LIKE THIS RECIPE, YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:

Dahi Bhindi Masala                                                                 

Bharwan Bhindi Masala                     

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