Okra fry | Andhra style bhindi fry | ladies finger fry | Flavorful bhindi masala tastes yum with chappati/rice. Curry can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
Hubby likes Okra very much and now it is my son’s favorite too. All these years I have been preparing a version of bhindi masala with onion- tomato base for chappati.
Recently we started liking a version of Bhindi masala served in our area Indian restaurant. It is a Andhra restaurant. They add peanut and coconut to the curry and we all love this version more.
I try to recreate that Bhindi masala based on the ingredients I have in home and also based on the flavors I could taste in curry.
Checkout other Okra based dishes in TMF,
Peanut based dishes in TMF,
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- Okra - 14-15
- Onion – 1 big finely chopped
- Garlic - 2 finely chopped
- Ginger powder - 1/2 tsp
- Kitchen king Masala powder- 1 tsp
- Kashmiri chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
- Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
- Curd / yogurt – 1/2 tbsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
- Coriander leaves – as needed to garnish
- Fennel seed - 1/2 tsp
- poppy seed - 1/4 tsp
- Peanut - 3 tbsp
- Coconut - 1/4 cup
- Salt – as needed
- Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Instructions
- * Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil, spread the oil all through the pan and sauté the okra
- * Add curd and salt and cook till they become slightly crispy.
- * Add remaining oil to another pan. When the oil is hot add fennel seed, poppy seed, clove and bay leaves. Add onions, garlic and little salt; sauté till onions are translucent
- * Add peanut, all the masala powder and remaining salt, pinch of sugar and cook 4-5 mins
- * Add the sautéed okra and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add Coconuts t give a quick sauté and switch off
Notes
To get crispy okra, wipe the okra dry before cooking. If you do not have time to wipe it dry,
Bhindi Masala
Preparation Time : 10 min | Cooking Time : 30 mins | Serves : 3
Recipe Category: Side dish
Ingredients:
Okra - 14-15
Onion – 1 big, finely chopped
Garlic - 2 finely chopped
Ginger powder - 1/2 tsp
Kitchen king Masala powder- 1 tsp
Kashmiri chilli powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
Curd / yogurt – 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
peanut - 3 tbsp
Coriander leaves – as needed to garnish
Coconut - 1/4 cup
Salt – as needed
Fennel seed - 1/2 tsp
poppy seed - 1/4 tsp
Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Method:
- Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil, spread the oil all through the pan and sauté the okra
- Add curd and salt and cook till they become slightly crispy.
- Add remaining oil to another pan. When the oil is hot add fennel seed, poppy seed, clove and bay leaves. Add onions, garlic and little salt; sauté till onions are translucent
- Add peanut, all the masala powder and remaining salt, pinch of sugar and cook 4-5 mins
- Add the sautéd okra and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add Coconut give a quick sauté and switch off
- keeping it in the microwave for a minute would help.
Thats a good notes Vidya , I love okra so much 🙂 Have never used pav baji masala, will give it a try...
Thanks Malar, Do try and let me know:)
Love okra and this is a wonderful dish, love the spice combination you used here. Great tips!
Thanks Cheri:) ya lots of spices, made them flavorful
My favourite veggie!! Love the dish too!!
Wow okra is many people's favorite. Thanks Nish:)
what is pav bhaji masala?
Pav bhaji Masala is a spice powder we use in India, can be found in Indian stores
Just curious to know the type of spice? Is it a trade name ?
Thanks very much 🙂
Saba
You are always welcome:) hope your doubt is clarified
I bought a "Shan" powder today. havent used it yet. Thanks for your help.
Happy to hear:) Do try and let me know
Bhindi fry- yum yum....
:)Is okra your favorite as well Chitra? Nice
Hmmm love them bhindi masala just crazy about it….wil post my version soon….its in draft….days are just flying off and i wonder how do u manage with little one vidya. …blogging, trying out recipes👍👍
Waiting for your version of bhindi Masala Chitra. I am not posting immediately whenever he is sleeping doing the draft. Even my drafts are piled up with recipes
Hmmm....:)
Thanks Chitra:)
My favourite eeeeeee... yummy
Happy to know that you too love Okra:)
Oooo.. Sounds yum 🙂 Mmmm.. Pav Bhaji masala in okra 🙂
Just a try, Charanya:) liked the outcome
I love okra, so this sounds great to me!
Thanks Joanne:) Try this, I am sure you will like it
Ah, okra, an old forgotten friend! Great dish!
ela h.
Thanks Ela:) guess your friend is calling you:)
Well explained and well presented 🙂 M sure your post will make a lazy cook like me to try some new things 🙂
Regards,
Sindhu
Tantu
The Arts & Me
Thanks Sindhu for you ur lovely words:) Do try and let me know
I love okra, but have never seen it made quite like this. Worth a try!
Do try Scott:)If you like okra I sure you will enjoy this
I never had the chance to try this, however it looks good.
Thanks:) Do try and let me know
Yum, they look fantastic. Your notes are useful too. It's true, the okra we get outside India turn out mushy if not dried.
Thanks Apsara:)yes If gets mushy that spoil the dish so thought of mentioning, happy that you noticed it
Lady finger masala with a nice twist...like it!
Thanks Sridevi:)
I’m a fan of okra but I’ve never cooked it at home. I feel inspired!
Do try it Monica:) I am sure you wil like since you like okra
This looks great, thanks for sharing your recipe!
Thanks Mary:) happy to know you like it
I’ve been looking for recipes for Okra. I am glad you’ve posted this one. I will try it next week! thanks!
Happy that you liked them Liz:) Do try and let me kmow
That look so delicious 🙂
Thanks Linda:)
Mmm, this looks so great!
I have only used okra when I made a lovelt Prawn and okra gumbo, but I can imagine it works really well in this Indian dish too ^ ^ They cook down so well and almost melt into the dish 🙂 I hope you have a great weekend! x
Thanks Jules:) Do try and let me know