Bhindi (Okra/Lady Fingers)Masala

This is a tangy vegetable dish with a bit of crunch. Very simple and easy to prepare, great as a main or side dish.

Ingredients:


1 tbsp ghee
500g Bhindi/Okra/Lady Fingers 
2 red onions, finely slice
4-5 garlic flakes, finely chopped
1 inch ginger, finely chopped
2 whole dry red chillies
2 tomatoes, finely sliced
1 tsp whole cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp paprika powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
4 dried kokum rinds
2-3 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp water
2-3 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
Salt & Pepper for seasoning


Method:


1. Heat ghee in a deep pan, fry the bhindi along with the kokum rinds. Season with salt. Fry till crisp and lightly brown.Remove from heat and keep aside.


2. In the same pan, add the cumin seeds and red chillies. Fry the onions and chopped ginger/garlic. Saute until onions are translucent. 


3. Add the tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.


4. Sprinkle in the turmeric, paprika, coriander powder and stir well. Add the tomato ketchup and water, mix well .Check for seasoning.


5. Once the sauce starts to thicken, add the bhindi , cook for 1-2 mins and take off the heat. Add in the chopped coriander.


Tips:


If you need more gravy, little water can be added.


Instead of coriander you can use kasoori methi.