Bhindi Masala Recipe
Assemble Ingredients
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Weigh out all the ingredients. Wash the okra and tomatoes. Slice the onions and garlic
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Chop Ripe Tomatoes
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Make sure to choose nice ripe juicy tomatoes. You can also use tinned chopped tomatoes for this recipe if you cannot find fresh ripe tomatoes.
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Slice Okra
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Top and tail the okra. You can discard these end pieces. Cut the okra into 1/4 inch rounds.
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Let's Get Cooking!
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Cooking is the easy and part! Having all your ingredients laid out and organised is key to cooking delicious food.
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Add Coconut Oil
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Traditionally, Ghee is used for cooking in Indian cuisine. This is a clarified butter. I use coconut oil. You may use a good quality oil.
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Add Okra To Frying Pan
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Pan fry the okra for about 4 minutes on medium heat. Do not over cook or they will lose their nice green colour.
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Add Sea Salt
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I like to add a 1/4 tsp of pink salt at this stage.
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Transfer Okra To A Bowl
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Add the okra to a bowl and set aside to cool while you make the masala sauce.
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Toast Cumin Seeds
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Add remaining coconut oil to the frying pan. Toast the cumin seeds in the oil and toast gently on medium heat until fragrant.
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Onions & Garlic
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Add the chopped onions and garlic. Fry for about 3 minutes until softened.
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Chili Spice
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In with some sliced red or green chili. You can also use chili powder here. Be careful how much you add!
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Tomatoes
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In with the chopped tomatoes and some more salt. The salt helps break down the tomato and create a nice sauce base.
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Add Indian Spices
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Time to add the spices. Add the turmeric, coriander and masala spice powders. Cook out for about 2-3 minutes.
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Add Water & Cook Out
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Add a few splashes of water to make a nice saucy consistency and cook out gently.
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Add Okra
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Add the pre-fried okra back into the masala sauce. Top up with a little more water and cook out gently for another 4-5 minutes.
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Chop Fresh Coriander
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Chop some fresh coriander (cilantro) to finish the Bhindi Masala with.
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Final Seasoning
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In with the chopped coriander (cilantro) Check the seasoning. Add some more salt if necessary.
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Serving Time
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And there you have it! Time to serve-up your Bhindi Masala! Serve and enjoy with a proud and satisfying smile!
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