Masala Okra (Bhindi sabzi)

Okra masala is a simple, flavorful, delectable, and healthful dish from North India. Okra, whole and ground spices, onions, and tomatoes are the main ingredients in this healthful cuisine bhindi sabzi. The garam masala and green chilies give it a flavorful, hot, and gently spicy kick. When served as a side dish with rice or roti, it is excellent.

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Course: Entrée, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Masala Okra (Bhindi sabzi)

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 18

Servings: servings

Calories: 138kcal

Ingredients

1 pound fresh okra or frozen
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 medium onions
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
2 medium tomatoes
2 green chilies optional
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Salt to taste

Instructions

Wash okra and pat dry, make sure there’s no moisture on Okra otherwise it’ll become slimy while cooking!
Cut the okra according to your choice, I have cut them about half an inch in pieces.
In a pan heat a little oil and fry the okra pieces with a little sprinkle of salt! Salt prevents the okra from becoming slimy.
Fry the okra for about 4 to 6 minutes until they are a bit crisp.
Take them out on a plate.
In the same pan, add some more oil and fry onions with roasted cumin seeds, and nigella seeds.
After the onions are a little caramelized, about 5 minutes, add the ginger garlic paste.
Fry the ginger garlic paste a bit and add tomatoes along with the spices.
Mix the fried okra and put it on the lid for 4-5 minutes on low heat until the flavors combine.
Finally, add the chopped green chilies and cilantro on top, and serve hot!
Squeeze some lemon on top and enjoy this masala okra!

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