How long does Bhindi Masala take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Bhindi Masala serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Bhindi Masala vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Bhindi Masala spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Bhindi Masala?

250 grams Ladies Finger, 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 0.50 cup Curd, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Bhindi Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Bhindi Masala?

About 236 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bhindi Masala

Name: Bhindi Masala
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tsp Sunflower Oil; 0.50 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1.50 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Cumin Powder; 0.50 cup Water; 0.50 tsp Salt; 0.50 cup Curd; 0.50 cup Water; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; ¼ tsp Sugar; 250 grams Ladies Finger; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

Also known as Easy Bhindi Masala, Okra Masala, Ladies Finger masala · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free

Total30 min

Prep5 min

Cook25 min

Serves2

Per serving236 cal

Spicemild

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7 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Bhindi masala: pan-fried ladies finger in a North Indian onion, tomato and curd gravy with kasuri methi. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for2 servings

Sunflower Oil4 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1.50 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Cumin Powder¼ tsp
Water1 cup
Curd0.50 cup
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Ladies Finger250 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	236kcal	472kcal
Protein	6.8g	14g
Carbohydrate	25g	50g
Fat	14g	28g
Fibre	7.2g	14g
Sugar	9.1g	18g

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Method

1
In a pan, heat 2 tsp oil, add bhindi, ½ tsp salt and cook until sliminess is gone. Remove the cooked bhindi on a plate.
Sunflower OilSaltLadies Finger
2
In the same pan, heat 2 tsp oil and add cumin seeds, once the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the chopped onions and saute until it turns golden brown.
Sunflower OilCuminOnion
3
Now add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add green chillies and tomatoes and saute till tomatoes turn mushy.
Green ChilliTomatoGinger Garlic Paste
4
Add the powdered spices - red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, cumin powder
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderTurmeric PowderCumin Powder
5
Add ½ of water, ½ cup of whisked curd, ½ tsp salt and bring the curry to a boil.
WaterSaltCurd
6
Now add the fried bhindi and ½ cup of water and cook for 10 minutes in low heat.
Water
7
Now add ¼ sugar, 1 tsp kasuri methi and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with paratha or roti.
Kasuri MethiSugar

Before you start

How long does Bhindi Masala take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bhindi Masala serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bhindi Masala vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Bhindi Masala spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Bhindi Masala?: 250 grams Ladies Finger, 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder, 0.50 cup Curd, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bhindi Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Bhindi Masala?: About 236 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.