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Bhindi Masala Gravy

Bhindi Masala Gravy / Ladies Finger Masala

Gayathri Vijayakumar
Bhindi Masala Gravy- A rich, creamy and restaurant-style dish. Learn how to make this fabulous gravy with simple ingredients. Serve Bhindi Masala with your choice of Indian bread or Rice!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gms Bhindi / Ladies finger
  • 2 Medium Onions
  • 3 Medium Tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Yogurt
  • 10 Cashewnuts
  • 1 cup Water
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Wash the bhindi and wipe it thoroughly using a paper towel.
  • Cut into small - medium pieces.
  • Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. Once hot, add the bhindi and fry for 6-8 minutes on medium high flame until slightly crisp.
  • Once done, remove the fried bhindi and keep aside. I fried them in batches for even crispiness.
  • In the remaining oil in the pan, add the chopped onion and saute till it turns slight brown.
  • Add ginger, garlic and tomato and fry for around 3-5 minutes until they are mushy.
  • Add cashewnuts and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Switch off and let it cool. Once cooled to room temperature, grind it to a fine paste.
  • In the same pan, add a tbsp oil. Once hot, add the ground paste.
  • Now add the salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, kashmiri chilli powder, cumin & coriander powder.
  • Cook till all the spices blend in and the raw smell goes away.
  • Now, add a tbsp of yogurt. Mix well. Add 1 cup water to get a nice gravy consistency.
  • Check for salt and spices. Adjust if needed.
  • Add the roasted bhindi. Mix and cook well for 2 minutes. Add some lemon juice, coriander leaves and switch off. Serve.

Notes

Choose fresh and tender bhindis for this gravy. 
Wash and Wipe the bhindi well before chopping them.
Make sure you fry the Bhindi well in oil. 
Kashmiri Chilli Powder is optional. It adds a nice colour to the gravy. 
Don't skip the yogurt and cashews. Adds richness and a nice texture. 
Keyword Bhindi Curry, Bhindi Masala, Bhindi Masala Gravy, Ladies Finger Gravy, Ladies Finger Masala, Okra Masala, Restaurant Style Bhindi Masala, Vegetarian Gravy, Vendakkai Masala
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