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Bhindi Masala ~ Ladyfinger Masala

Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 500 gm ladies-finger
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 green chillies slit
  • 2 to matoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • A generous pinch Kasoori methi
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions

  • Clean and pat dry the ladiesfinger. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Heat a frying pan with 1 tbsp oil and shallow fry the ladiesfinger till crisp. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan. Splutter cumin.
  • Saute the ginger and garlic paste till the raw smell goes.
  • Add the onion and green chillies and saute till soft.
  • Now add the tomatoes, and cook till smashed.
  • Add in the masalas powders and cook for around 5 minutes till the raw smell goes. Switch off and allow to cool.
  • Grind the masalas with around half a cup of water into a paste.
  • Mix the paste with the fried ladyfinger and bring it to boil.
  • Adjust the salt and simmer the masala for 5 minutes.
  • Crush in the kasoori methi and sprinkle in the garam masala powder. Simmer for a minute and switch off. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve warm with rotis or rice!