I made Bhindi Masala as part of my North Indian Thali theme for this month’s Blogigng Marathon. Mixed with onion, tomatoes and spices, it is a simple and tasty way to have lady’s fingers.

Serves 3-4

Recipe adapted from here.

Lady’s fingers / Okra          250gms

Cumin seeds                           1/2 tsp

Onion, large                            1

Ginger                                       1″

Garlic cloves                            2

Coriander powder                  1 tsp

Red chilly powder                   1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder                     1/2 tsp

Garam masala                           1/2 tsp

Amchur powder                        1/2 tsp

Oil                                                   3 tbsp

Salt
WHAT TO DO

• Wash and pat dry the lady’s fingers
• Cut them to 1″ pieces and set aside
• Heat 2 tbsp oil and add the lady’s fingers to it
• Add amchur powder and salt and mix well.
•  Cook covered tossing it at regular intervals
• Set aside the lady’s fingers and heat 1 tbsp oil in the same pan
• Add the cumin seeds
• Once the cumin seeds are roasted, finely chop and add the onion
• Once the onion is translucent, add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, garam masala, salt and cook for a minute
• Add the lady’s finger and mix well
• Cook covered on simmer for 5-6 minutes
• Serve warm with rotis
• Enjoy!

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