Bhindi Masala-Indian okra curry is a very famous North Indian okra recipes. The best side dish best suited for Roties and parathas. Ladies finger also known as Okra, cooked in tangy gravy.
Over medium heat, in a pan, add vegetable oil and bindi.
And fry 5 minutes or until it is not sticky any more. And remove from the pan and keep it aside.
For seasoning
Over medium heat, in the same pan, add vegetable oil, chopped onion.
Saute them till the onion becomes translucent.
Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala.
Stir them for a minute but without burning them.
For cooking
The add roughly chopped tomato and salt. Stir them until tomato becomes pulpy.
Add water and allow them to boil for 10 minutes.
Now add bindi and cook it for another 4-5 min till it reaches the desired consistency.
Once the gravy thickens, add little crushed Kasuri methi leaves and 2 tablespoon of fresh cream.
Serve bindi masala with hot roti.
Notes
To cut down the fat content, milk can be added but before adding the milk bring the flame to simmer. And cook further in simmer flame. As milk can get curdled easily, if the temperature is high.
The same method can be used for any vegetables.Do not forget to check out another side dish recipe of roti/chapathi, Aloo-Palak Recipe, here in PepperBowl.