Lehsuni Bhindi Masala

Published On October 16, 2016
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By Heena Bharat
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Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Difficulty Level
Intermediate

Ingredients

Bhindi/Ladyfinger - 1/2 kg
Chopped Garlic - 2-3 cloves
Chopped Green Chilies - 2
Pinch of Hing/Asafoetida
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tbsp
Dry Mango Powder - 1/2 tbsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tbsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves for Garnish

Instructions

Rinse Bhindi in Water and Wipe them with the help of a kitchen towel.You may leave the washed Bhindi on a plate for drying sometime.
Now Chop Bhindi in 1-2 inch pieces,while removing its base and stalk.
Heat Oil in a pan.Add Hing,Chopped Garlic and Cumin Seeds to it.
Add Chopped Bhindi and Chopped Chilies,and saute them for about 10-12 minutes on medium flame with a covered lid, untill they cooked well.
Stir in between 4-5 times and check properly so as to avoid burning of Bhindi.
Once Bhindi(Okra) is cooked well,add Dry Masalas(Coriander,Turmeric,Red Chili Powder).Mix well and Cook this mixture covered for around 2 minutes.
Now add Garam Masala,Dry Mango Powder,and Salt and saute the mixture for another 2 minutes on medium flame with a covered lid.
Switch off the flame now.Lehsuni Bhindi Masala is ready now.Garnish the Curry with Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves and Serve Hot/Warm.
Note : Salt is required to be added at the end while cooking Bhindi as it relases Water.

Servings : 2-3
Ready in : 20 minutes
Recipe Type : Lunch

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Heena Bharat

Good food creates good memories and can win many hearts. Though basic cooking started in my Mumbai days, but being in Germany for few years, I started missing all Indian food especially street food. This has made me trying new and new dishes at home and even during the lockdown period in india, it has proved to be the need of the hour!!