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Bhindi Fry Masala Recipe (Spiced Okra/Ladyfinger)

Bhindi Fry that's easy, delicious and nutritious and comes together in under 30 minutes!
Cuisine Pakistani
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3-4 tablespoon of oil
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 pound okra chopped to about 1 inch in length
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder or ¼ teaspoon regular red chili such as cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • black pepper ½ tsp
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala optional
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tomato chopped

Instructions

  • In a pan over medium heat, fry onion in oil until golden brown.
  • Next, add in the chopped okra and continue to stir for 5 minutes or until the slimy "mucilage" disappears.
  • Once the slimy substance is fried off, add in the spices and stir for a couple minutes.
  • Next add in the tomatoes, stir and let the bhindi cook covered on low to medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Be sure to not overcook otherwise the bhindi okra will turn mushy.
  • Serve hot with naan and yogurt!