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, ½ 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 Oil; 250 grams Ladies Finger; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ cup Water; ½ cup Curd; ½ tsp Salt; ½ cup Water; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi

30 min
mild
Serves 2
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Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min

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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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Also known as Easy Bhindi Masala, Okra Masala, Ladies Finger masala · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Gluten-free

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

2 people

Oil4 tsp
Ladies Finger250 grams
Salt1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Cumin Powder¼ tsp
Water1 cup
Curd½ cup
Sugar¼ tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
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.
OilLadies FingerSalt
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.
OilCuminOnion
3
Now add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add green chillies and tomatoes and saute till tomatoes turn mushy.
Ginger Garlic PasteGreen ChilliTomato
4
Add the powdered spices - red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, cumin powder
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin Powder
5
Add ½ of water, ½ cup of whisked curd, ½ tsp salt and bring the curry to a boil.
WaterCurdSalt
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.
SugarKasuri Methi

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, ½ 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.