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Indian-style okra curry recipe (Bhindi gravy)
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 42 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 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
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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.