Khatti Masala Bhindi

Ingredients

• Okra – Bhindi 800 grams
• Oil as needed
• Onion 1 big, sliced
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Dried fenugreek leaves or methi 1 tbsp
• Dried red chilies 2
• Red chilies 2
• Tomatoes 3 big
• Garlic cloves 4
• Thick imli pulp 1 tbsp or to taste
• Water 1 cup
• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder to taste
• Turmeric powder 1/4 tbsp
• Coriander powder 1.5 tbsp heaped
• Cumin powder 1/2 tbsp

Preparation

1. Grate the tomatoes in a box grater and discard the peel.
2. Add grated garlic cloves and tamarind paste. Add a cup of water and mix everything. Keep aside for later use.
3. Wash, dry and remove the ends of okra. Chop into 2-inch length.
4. Add few tablespoons of oil in a pot and fry the okra until the stickiness is all gone.
5. Take the okra out in a bowl and keep it aside for later use.
6. In the same pot, add sliced onions, cumin seeds, dried red chilies and dried fenugreek. Sauté until the onions are soft.
7. Add the tomato mixture, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Allow to come to a boil.
8. Add okra, mix, cover and cook on low until the okra is soft.
9. Sprinkle some garam masala and enjoy with roti or naan.

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Khatti Masala Bhindi

Author: Naush

Ingredients

• Okra – Bhindi 800 grams
• Oil as needed
• Onion 1 big sliced
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Dried fenugreek leaves or methi 1 tbsp
• Dried red chilies 2
• Red chilies 2
• Tomatoes 3 big
• Garlic cloves 4
• Thick imli pulp 1 tbsp or to taste
• Water 1 cup
• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder to taste
• Turmeric powder 1/4 tbsp
• Coriander powder 1.5 tbsp heaped
• Cumin powder 1/2 tbsp

Instructions

• Grate the tomatoes in a box grater and discard the peel.
• Add grated garlic cloves and tamarind paste. Add a cup of water and mix everything. Keep aside for later use.
• Wash, dry and remove the ends of okra. Chop into 2-inch length.
• Add few tablespoons of oil in a pot and fry the okra until the stickiness is all gone.
• Take the okra out in a bowl and keep it aside for later use.
• In the same pot, add sliced onions, cumin seeds, dried red chilies and dried fenugreek. Sauté until the onions are soft.
• Add the tomato mixture, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Allow to come to a boil.
• Add okra, mix, cover and cook on low until the okra is soft.
• Sprinkle some garam masala and enjoy with roti or naan.