Bhindi Masala Recipe – Dhaba Style

Ingredients

for frying bhindi

• 10 bhindi, chopped
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp oil

for curry:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp kasuri methi
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 8 clove garlic
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1½ cup tomato puree
• ¼ cup curd
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ onion, petals
• 1 to mato, quarter
• ¼ tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

Steps

1. Cut 10 bhindi into pieces, slitting the centers so the masala can penetrate.
2. Put in ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder and ½ tsp garam masala.
3. Toss thoroughly so the bhindi are coated with all the spices.
4. Warm 2 tbsp oil in a large kadai. Put in 1 tsp kasuri methi and 1 tsp cumin, and sauté until fragrant.
5. Follow with 1 onion, 8 clove garlic and 1 tsp ginger paste.
6. Continue sautéing well until the onions are golden brown.
7. Mix in ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp cumin powder.
8. Use low heat to sauté the spices until fragrant.
9. Stir in 1½ cup tomato puree and sauté it well.
10. Keep sautéing the puree until the oil comes away from it.
11. Put in ¼ cup curd and cook it until the oil separates.
12. Pour in 1 cup water and add 1 tsp salt. Stir thoroughly, adjusting the curry's consistency.
13. Heat 2 tsp oil in a separate pan and use it to fry the bhindi.
14. Continue frying until the bhindi have changed color and are nearly cooked.
15. Put the fried bhindi into the curry, followed by ½ onion and 1 tomato.
16. Stir thoroughly, put on a cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the flavors have been well absorbed.
17. Stir in ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander, combining everything well.
18. Enjoy the finished bhindi masala with roti.