Indian-style okra curry recipe (Bhindi gravy)

Name: Indian-style okra curry recipe (Bhindi gravy)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 package fresh okra; 1 large onion; ½ teaspoon ginger powder; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon garam masala; 2 fresh tomatoes

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
42 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine
Indian

Indian-style okra curry recipe (Bhindi gravy)

Ethan Patterson

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This Indian-style Bhindi Masala Gravy (Okra Curry) recipe is an easy, slime-free stir fry of fresh okra with onions and tomatoes that has a mild, soft heat and a warm earthy aroma.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 package fresh okra about 2-3 cups
1 large onion or 2 small ones
½ teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garam masala
2 fresh tomatoes chopped, or 1 pint of cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

Cut the okra into thin slices of about ½ an inch.
Chop one large or two small onions. Fry in a large pan with 2 tablespoons of oil until golden, about 10 minutes.
Add the okra, fry on medium heat until the okra is less sticky and crispy and brown (this can take 10-15 minutes). Add spices: half a teaspoon of ginger powder, a flat teaspoon of turmeric, salt, a quarter teaspoon of garam masala.
Add 2 fresh chopped tomatoes and mix. Cook for 5 minutes, and serve hot.

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Notes

Add
or
if you like more heat in your curries (add them at the seasoning stage).
Add
along with the tomatoes, to produce a more korma-like ladies finger curry.
If you cannot find garam masala, you can add ⅛ teaspoon
and ⅛ teaspoon
.
Add red chili powder or green chilli if you like more heat in your curries (add them at the seasoning stage).
Add coconut milk or cream along with the tomatoes, to produce a more korma-like ladies finger curry.
If you cannot find garam masala, you can add ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin seeds and ⅛ teaspoon coriander powder.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 42kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g Sodium 589mg (25%) Potassium 351mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 871IU (17%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 42 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	42kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	0.4g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.04g	0%
Sodium	589mg	25%
Potassium	351mg	7%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	871IU	17%
Vitamin C	22mg	24%
Calcium	55mg	6%
Iron	1mg	6%