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Instant Pot Bhindi Masala / Okra Stir Fry
A North Indian favorite Okra Stir Fry in the instant pot. Okra cooked with onions, tomato, garlic and spices.
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 oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 3 cloves garlic finely diced
- 1 onion small, medium sliced
- 1 tomato medium chopped
- 1 lb Okra (Bhindi) cut into equal 1/2-1" pieces
- 3 tablespoon water
Spices
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne or Red chili powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (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.
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Notes
- It is possible the instant pot may not come under pressure, but the okra is still cooking and will be ready in 2 minutes.
- If you don't have amchur, you can use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- On the Instant Pot DUO-60, you press the pressure cook mode, then pressure to change the pressure setting.
- To make this bhindi masala on a stovetop in a pan, follow the same steps. In place of pressure cooking, cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Then open and cook on medium-low flame for 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
1191mg
(50%)
Potassium
945mg
(27%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2221IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
221mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
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.