How to Cook Perfect Punjabi style bhindi masala

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Punjabi style bhindi masala. When I order vegetarian fare in an Indian restaurant that is known for its North Indian fare, I usually look for an okra main course dish in the menu card. I heart bhindi and look for a new way to cook it away from the monotonous dry saute, sabji, stir fry, stew and stuffed bhindi style. This easy Punjabi style bhindi masala recipe has dry texture and requires shallow frying bhindi followed by mixing with spicy dry masala of onion and common curry spices.

Punjabi style bhindi masala This recipe calls for small fresh baby okra. Baby okra is tender and tastes great. Bhindi Sabzi Punjabi Style Recipe - this okra dish looks complicated, but is really simple to pull together and a powerhouse of nutrition. You can cook Punjabi style bhindi masala using 7 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Punjabi style bhindi masala

  1. It's 250 grams of bhindi /okra/ladyfingers.
  2. It's 02 of sliced onions.
  3. You need 2 of Tomato puree- big tomatoes.
  4. Prepare 5-6 of garlic cloves.
  5. Prepare 4 tbsp of oil.
  6. You need 2 of dry red chillies.
  7. You need 1/2 tsp of hing/asafoetida.

When you are cooking bhindi sabzi, don't add salt until the mid-way point of cooking your masala (when most components are partially cooked). Bhindi also known as Okra or Lady Finger in spicy gravy. Keep on heat for two more minutes and then remove the pan. Sprinkle some more garam masala on top.

Punjabi style bhindi masala instructions

  1. STEP 1-Take a pan,Add 1-2 tbsp oil,add bhindi and fry for 2-3 min.keep stirring on low flame..
  2. STEP2- remove it on plate and keep it aside..
  3. STEP3- take same pan add 2tbsp oil,add 02 dry red chilli (saute for a minute)and 1/2 tsp hing..
  4. STEP4- Add chopped 5-6 garlic cloves,saute till raw aroma of garlic disappear.
  5. STEP5- Add sliced onions and fry till they become translucent..
  6. STEP6- Add tomato puree and cook on medium flame..
  7. STEP7- ADD spices- 1/2 tbsp chilli powder,1/2 tbsp coriander powder,1/2 tbsp turmeric powder,1/2 tsp garam masala..
  8. STEP8- Add kasoori methi(optional) and add salt to taste. Add 01 small bowl water and Mix everything well.
  9. STEP 9- cook gravy till it starts leaving oil and then add fried bhindis..
  10. STEP 10- cover on low flame 5-6 min.
  11. STEP11- Open and mix it well.serve hot with chappati.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot. At Masala TV you can check complete Punjabi Chole Bhature Recipe in Urdu and English. Punjabi Style Bhindi Recipe by Chef Shireen Anwar. Restaurant-style Bhindi masala gravy with step-by-step pictures. Enjoy this North Indian bhindi masala with rice, roti or any other flatbread!