Spicy Okra Masala / Bhindi Masala
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Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 2 Servings
 
Ingredients
  • Okra (Bhindi) – 400 gms, chopped
  • Onion – 1, medium, sliced
  • Tomato – 1 & ½, finely chopped
  • Garlic Paste – ½ tsp
  • Ginger Paste – ½ tsp
  • Coriander Leaves – ½ cup
  • Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder - ½ tsp
  • Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
  • Raw Mango Powder (Aamchur Powder) – ¼ tsp
  • Garam Masala – ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder – ½ tsp
  • Cumin powder – ½ tsp
  • Vegetable oil – 4 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
  1. Cut the okra into 1 inch long pieces.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan and add mustard seeds to it. Add okra and stir well. When the okra is fried and cooked, take them out and set aside.
  3. Next heat the remaining oil. Add ginger paste, garlic paste and chopped onions and sauté for few minutes.
  4. When the onions become translucent and soft, add chopped tomatoes. Stir well to combine everything.
  5. Next add the powdered spices – turmeric, red chilli, cumin, coriander and raw mango powder. Mix well.
  6. Sauté for a couple of minutes and then add garam masala & salt to taste. Cook till the tomatoes are nice and soft.
  7. Then add coriander leaves and stir well.
  8. Tip in the fried okra to the onion and tomato mix. Toss the pan to coat all the okra with the spices. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
  9. Garnish the spicy okra with sesame seeds and serve hot with roti or any kind of Indian flatbread.
Recipe by Flavor Quotient at http://www.flavorquotient.com/2015/02/spicy-okra-masala/