Ingredients:-

  • Okra - 1/4 kg (bhindi/bendakaya), wash, dry, trim the ends and cut into 1' pieces
  • Onions - 1, finely chopped
  • Tomato - 1, finely chopped
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Green chili paste - 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Red chili powder - 3/4 tsp
  • Coriander powder - 3/4 tsp
  • Amchur powder - 1/4 tsp (dried mango powder)
  • Fenugreek (Kasuri Methi) - 1/4 tsp
  • Garam Masala powder - pinch
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Cooking oil - 1 1/2 tbsps
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves - for garnish (optional)

Method:-

  • Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a cooking vessel, add the okra/bhindi and saute on low to medium flame for 8 mts. Remove from the vessel and keep aside.
  • In the same vessel, add the remaining oil. Once hot, add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter. Add chopped onions and green chili paste and saute for 4 mts.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 3 mts. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, amchur powder and fenugreek (kasuri methi) and mix.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and saute for 6-7 mts on low to medium flame with lid.
  • Add the okra and mix well. Cook without lid for 10 mts. Add salt to taste and garam masala powder and mix. Turn off heat.
  • Remove onto a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves.