Saturday, 30 May 2020

BHINDI MASALA


PREP TIME : 10 MINS   COOKING TIME :20MIN  
 CUISINE: NORTH INDIAN

INGREDIENTS
  • Bhindi 250 grams
  • Onions 2 chopped
  • Tomato 2 ( pureed)
  • Ginger 1 inch
  • Garlic 4 to 5 pods
  • Green chilies 2 nos
  • Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp  
  • Kashmiri chilly powder 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder 1 tsp
  • Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala 1/2 tsp
  • Raw spices ( cinnamon, bay leaf , cardamom)
  • Curd 1/4 cup ( beaten )
  • Oil 
  • Salt as required 
  • Fresh cream optional 
  • Coriander leaves handful
METHOD
  • First add oil in a pan and fry bhindi on low flame, ( add pinch of salt to it ) till its slightly crisp Once it’s fried keep it aside.
  • Now in the same pan add little more oil and add raw garam masalas ( cinnamon, cardamon, bay leaf) and saute 
  • Once it starts releasing aroma  add chopped onions, ginger , garlic and green chilies and saute till onion turns light brown
  • Now add tomato puree to this and cook well , till it starts releasing oil from the sides
  • Add in turmeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala and mix well
  • Check for seasoning 
  • To this add the beaten curd and mix well and cook for two mins 
  •  Add in fried bhindi and 1/2 cup water and cook till the gravy thickens .
  •  Finally u can add one tbsp fresh cream ( optional) 
  • Then turn off the stove and serve it hot

Best with Roti & Rice