Masala Bhindi Fry

Ingredients

• 1 kg bhindi (okra), washed, dried and cut
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 3 green chillies, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• Oil, as needed for frying
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp crushed cumin
• ½ tsp crushed coriander seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)

Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

Method

1. Wash the bhindi thoroughly and dry it completely before cutting.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the sliced onions lightly until golden — don't over-brown.
3. Add the green chillies and sauté briefly, then add the tomatoes and cook lightly.
4. Add salt, red chilli, turmeric, crushed cumin, crushed coriander seeds, coriander powder and ajwain.
5. In a separate pan, heat a little oil and lightly fry the chopped bhindi.
6. Add the fried bhindi to the masala and combine gently. Cook together a few minutes.
7. Cover and cook on low heat (dum) for about 10 minutes, stirring gently now and then.
8. Garnish with fresh green chillies. Serve with roti, chapati, paratha, naan or kulcha.

Watch it made