It is a side dish made with Bhindi, onion, tomatoes and Indian spices that suits well for Chapatis.
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23/05/2013
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Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : 20-30 mins
Serves : 3-4
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Ingredients :
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Bhindi/Okra - 300g
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Onion - 3 small
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Tomato - 4 small
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Tomato puree - 1 tsp
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Green Chilli - 1-2 (optional)
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Garlic - 1 large clove
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Ginger-garlic paste - 1½ tsp
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Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tblsp
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Oil - 3-4 tblsp + 2 tsp for the end
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Salt - to taste
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Water - as required
Spice powders
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Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
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Chilli powder - 1½ tsp for medium spicy or 3 tsp for extra spicy
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Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
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Coriander powder - 1 tsp
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Cumin (jeera) powder - 1/4 tsp
Method :
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Wash the vegetable, wipe it off with clean kitchen towel and cut each into 2-3 pieces.
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Heat oil in a pan on a medium heat.
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Add the vegetable and stirfry for about 3-4 minutes.
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Remove the vegetable with the slotted spoon and leave it aside.
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Add garlic and onion. Fry them for about 4-5 minutes.
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Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
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Add tomatoes, chilli, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder and salt; Stir for about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the Bhindi/Okra and tomato puree; fry for about 3-4 minutes.
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Add about 100ml of water and 2 tsp of oil;
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Once the masala starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and let it cook for about 7-8 minutes or until the vegetable is cooked well.
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Garnish with coriander leaves.
Other Names : Okra masala
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