🌿Bhindi Masala Recipe | Restaurant Style

🥗 Ingredients

• Bhindi (Okra) – 250 g, washed, dried & cut
• Oil – 3 tbsp
• Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped 🧅
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
• Tomato puree – 2 tomatoes, blended 🍅
• Water – 1 cup
• Salt – to taste

Spices

• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Red chilli powder / Paprika – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – ½ tsp
• Garam masala – 1 tsp
• Dry fenugreek (Kasuri methi) – ½ tsp, crushed 🌿

Optional (Restaurant Touch)

• Cashew paste – 1 tbsp (adds creaminess)
• Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish 🌱

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add 1 piece red chilly and Jeera.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until light golden.
3. Add chopped garlic and cook until the raw smell disappears.
4. Add a pinch of hing and salt to taste.
5. Add tomato puree and cook until thick and oil starts separating 🍅✨.
6. Add turmeric, red chilli/paprika, coriander powder, garam masala. Mix well.
7. Add water and cashew paste (if using). Stir to form a smooth gravy.
8. Add cut semi-fried bhindi, add crushed kasuri methi and mix gently.
9. Cover and cook for 7–8 minutes on medium flame, stirring once.
10. Mix, and switch off the flame.
11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves 🌿and serve hot.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with roti, naan, paratha, or jeera rice.
• Perfect balance of spice, tang, and texture 😍