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Instant Pot Bhindi Masala / Okra Stir Fry
Instant Pot Bhindi Masala is a spiced okra stir fry cooked under pressure with cumin, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and a blend of traditional Indian spices including turmeric, coriander, amchur, and optional cayenne. The method produces tender okra that is cooked evenly while retaining its characteristic flavor and texture.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds aka Jeera
- 3 cloves garlic finely diced
- 1 onion small, medium sliced
- 1 tomato medium chopped
- 1 lb okra cut into equal 1/2-1" pieces, aka Bhindi
- 3 tablespoon water
Spices
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, or red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder aka amchur
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the instant pot in saute mode and add oil to it. Add cumin seeds, garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add the sliced onion and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add chopped tomato, spices, okra and water. Mix well. (If your instant pot is prone to burn or if using an 8qt instant pot, add additional 2 tablespoons of water)
- Hit cancel and close the instant pot lid with the vent in the sealing position. Start the instant pot in Manual or Pressure cook mode for 2 minutes at low pressure (or 1 minute on high pressure).
- When the instant pot beeps, hit cancel and do a quick pressure release.
- Stir the okra gently. Leave open for 5 mins before eating.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- If the Instant Pot does not come to pressure, the okra will still cook well in the allotted time.
- Dry mango powder (amchur) lends tartness; substitute with 1 tablespoon lemon juice if needed.
- For larger Instant Pot models or burn-prone models, add extra water to avoid burning.
- To make on stovetop, cook covered for 5 minutes then uncovered on low for 10 minutes until okra is tender.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
1191mg
(50%)
Potassium
945mg
(20%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2221IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
221mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1191mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 945mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2221IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.