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A metal bowl filled with Punjabi bhindi masala, a delightful stir-fry of okra mixed with tomatoes and onions, garnished with cilantro.
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Punjabi Bhindi Masala | Okra sautéed with Onions and Tomatoes

One of my all time favorite Indian dishes Punjabi Bhindi Masala, okra sauteed in aromatic Indian spices with onions and tomatoes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp nigella seeds kalonji
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 inch piece ginger chopped
  • 2 medium red onions sliced
  • 3 plum tomatoes sliced
  • 6 small handfuls okra wash, dry completely, trim ends, slice lengthwise
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp mango powder amchoor
  • small handful fresh cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Here is the amount of okra I used... 6 handfuls (I have small hands).
  • Wash and let it dry.
  • Chop/Mince the green chilies, garlic, and ginger. I just used my Magic Bullet... it's a great gadget in the kitchen!
  • Slice the onions.
  • Heat a wok on medium heat, when hot, add oil. Add the cumin and nigella seeds.
  • Once the seeds begin to sizzle, add the turmeric powder. Sauté for 5 seconds or so.
  • Now add the chopped green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds or so.
  • Add the sliced onions. Lower heat to dial #3 and allow the onions to caramelize, this will take about 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, trim off the okra ends, slice in half and half again.
  • After 10 minutes, this is how the onions should look.
  • Add the okra to the sauteed onions. Combine. Increase the heat to dial #5 (medium heat). Allow the okra to cook for 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, add the red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Combine.
  • Cover with a lid. Lower the heat to dial #3. Allow this to cook for 15-20 minutes. Keep checking in between and stir to avoid burning. The steam will cook the okra down.
  • Now slice the tomatoes.
  • This is how the okra should look.
  • Now add the tomatoes and season with salt. Combine.
  • Cover with a lid. Cook for another 15 minutes. Keep checking in between and stir.
  • Now chop some fresh cilantro.
  • Back to the okra, this is what you should have. You may have to smash the tomatoes a bit. Combine.
  • Add mango powder.
  • Add cilantro and turn off the stove. Combine. Serve with roti with raita/yogurt on the side. YUM!

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg