Bhindi Masala Recipe (Punjabi Style)
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Bhindi Masala Recipe (Punjabi Style)
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Bhindi Masala recipe is a North Indian, Punjabi style curried dish made with tender okra pods, piquant onions, tangy tomatoes, bold spices and herbs. It is one of the most popular dishes served in many Indian restaurants.
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Ingredients
For sautéing
- 2 tablespoons oil - sunflower oil or peanut oil or any neutral oil
- 250 grams okra (bhindi or lady finger)
Other ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil - sunflower oil or peanut oil or any neutral oil
- ⅓ cup finely chopped onions or 1 medium-sized onion
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste or 1 inch ginger and 3 to 4 medium garlic cloves, crushed in mortar-pestle
- 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes 2 medium-sized tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder (ground coriander)
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder or ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder or cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon fennel powder (ground fennel), optional
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon amchur powder (dry mango powder) or add as required
- salt as required
- ½ teaspoon kasuri methi - crushed (dry fenugreek leaves ) - optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
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Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the bhindi (okra) well in water for a couple of times.
- Dry them on a large plate on their own or wipe with a kitchen towel. Make sure there is no moisture or water on the okra pods.
- Remove the base and stalk while chopping them. Chop into 1 or 1.5 inch pieces.
- Also chop onions and tomatoes. Keep aside.
- Make a paste of ginger and garlic in mortar-pestle and keep aside.
Sautéing bhindi
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadai (wok) or pan.
- Add the chopped bhindi and sauté stirring often till they are completely cooked. You will have to keep an eye on them and stir in between many times.
- Taste the sautéed okra and if the crunchiness is not there and the bhindi have become soft, it means they are cooked. Keep the sautéed bhindi aside.
Sautéing onions, tomatoes, spices
- All the oil will be used up. So add 1 tablespoon oil to the same pan.
- Add chopped onions and sauté stirring often on low to medium heat till they become translucent and are softened.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté on low heat for a few seconds or till the raw aroma of the ginger-garlic disappears.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and saute stirring often till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
- If the tomato mixture becomes too dry and starts sticking to the pan, then add about ¼ cup water. Mix well and continue to cook.
- All the above cooking is done in a open pan and you don't need to cover the pan with the lid.
- Add all the dry ground spice powders one by one.
- Mix well and saute for a few seconds on low heat.
Making bhindi masala
- Add the sautéed bhindi, crushed kasuri methi, salt and mix so that the onion-tomato masala coats the okra well.
- Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in between.
- Then turn off the heat and add chopped coriander leaves. Mix again.
- Serve Bhindi Masala hot or warm garnished with a few coriander leaves and accompanied with chapati, roti or naan. It can also be packed for lunch box. It also makes for a nice side dish with any North Indian meal.
Notes
- Okra: Buy tender and fresh okra pods. They should have a smooth, shiny look with a nice green color. They should not be dry, dense or fibrous.
- Scaling: You can easily halve or double the recipe.
- Omitting onions and garlic: If you decide not to add onions and garlic, then when sautéing tomatoes, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
- Spicing and seasonings: You can add less or more of the ground spices according to your taste preferences.
- Dried fenugreek leaves: Skip dried fenugreek leaves if you do not have them.
- Fats: You can make this recipe in any neutral flavored oil. For a richer taste you can use ghee (clarified butter). Optionally you can also add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or whipping cream.
- Variation: For a hearty filling dish you can opt to add roasted or sauteed or pan fried potato cubes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
393mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1127IU
(23%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1mg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Vitamin E
6mg
Vitamin K
32µg
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
61µg
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Magnesium
55mg
Phosphorus
68mg
Zinc
1mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1127IU | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 6mg | |
| Vitamin K | 32µg | |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 61µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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