Bhindi Bhaji

Name: Bhindi Bhaji
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 lb okra; 1 large tomatoes; 3 garlic cloves; 0.5 tsp cumin seed; 0.25 tsp garam masala powder; 0.5 tsp red chili powder; 0.25 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; salt; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp coriander leaves

A South Asian starter of okra, tomatoes and coriander, seasoned with cumin and garam masala and cooked in a pan. It's finished with coriander leaves.

20 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Wash bhindi in water and dry it using cloth or paper napkin. If possible, complete this process 2-3 hours prior to cooking. Remove head and tail and chop it into 1/3-inch thick round circles.Heat oil in a non-stick pan or heavy based kadai over medium flame. Add cumin seeds and when they begin to crackle, add chopped garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.Add chopped bhindi and mix well.
2
Cook on medium-low flame until bhindi turns dark green and shrinks. It will take approximately 6-8 minutes. Stir in between occasionally.Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and salt; cook until tomatoes turn tender, approximately 2 minutes.
3
Add red chilli powder, garam masala powder and coriander powder; mix well. Cook for a minute over low flame and turn off the flame.
4
Transfer prepared bhindi bhaji to a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with roti or paratha.