Bhindi Masala

Bhindi Masala by Kamla Thadani

Ingredients

1. Bhindi – 1kg
2. Green Methi – 400gms, ground or finely chopped
3. Green Coriander – 800gms, ground or finely chopped
4. Onion – 4, ground
5. Tomatoes – 2, pureed
6. Garlic Paste – 4 Teaspoons
7. Ginger Paste – 4 Teaspoons
8. Coriander Powder – 2 Teaspoons
9. Cumin powder – 1 Teaspoon
10. Turmeric powder – 1 Teaspoon
11. Salt – to taste
12. Green Chilies – to taste
13. Red Chili Powder – optional
14. Oil – 400ml

Method

Cut the bhindi in1/2 inch pieces. Heat oil in a pan and fry the bhindi and keep aside. Retain about 3 tablespoons of oil in the pan. Heat it and add the dry spice powders, then add the ground ingredients and tomato puree and sauté till dry. Add 1 tablespoon of water to form a paste. Add the fried bhindi and sauté till properly mixed.