Bhindi Masala Recipe

   A delicious, spicy Bhindi made in a jiffy for a quick meal. Bhindi is a vegetables loved by kids and adults also alike. It can be easily made as a dry sabzi. It is a perfect dish for lunch.

Prep time : 10 mins
Cook time : 15 mins
Total time : 25 mins
Yield : 3 Servings

Ingredients :

• Bhindi - 250 gm,
• Oil - 4 to 5 tsp,
• Water - As required,
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp,
• Onions - 2, finely chopped,
• Green Chilli Ginger Garlic paste - 1 1/2 tsp,
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp,
• Salt - As required,
• Black Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp,
• Sugar - 1/2 tsp,
• Lemon juice - 1 tsp, 
• Tomatoes - 2, finely chopped,
• Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp,
• Kasuri Methi - 1/2 tsp,
• Coriander leaves - 2 tsp.

Methods :

   Rinse bhindi very well under running water and drain them. Chop off both the ends and discard them. Chop the bhindi to 3/4 inch pieces.

   Take a pan, heat oil, then add cumin seeds, when they begin to splutter add onions, and cook until they turn golden.

   Add green chilli ginger garlic paste and saute it for few mins. Then add tomatoes, salt and cook it until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.

   Then add turmeric powder and garam masala powder and saute for a minute. Pour water and mix well. Stir again for 2 mins. Then check the salt taste and adjust as needed.

   Now add bhindi, mix it properly with all spices. Then sprinkle black pepper powder, kasuri methi and sugar. Mix well.

   Cover the pan and cook on a low flame until bhindi turns slightly tender and the aroma comes out.

   After bhindi are ready to cooked, open the pan cover and add lemon juice, coriander leaves and evaporate any excess moisture. Serve bhindi masala with roti or rice..