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Okra Masala | Vendakka Masala

Make this delicious okra masala with tender okra, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic Indian spices. An easy, flavorful curry perfect with roti, rice, or naan.
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Fry okra:

  • 500 g okra
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Bhindi (okra) masala:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 large green chili slit
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • Salt to to taste

To serve:

  • Rice or roti

Instructions

Fry okra:

  • Trim the ends of okra, and make a long slit in the middle.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add okra. Fry, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove from pan. Place fried okra in a bowl.
  • Season with salt. Add red chili powder. Toss to coat.

Make the curry:

  • To the same pan, add cumin seeds. Saute, stirring, for about 30 seconds or until aromatic.
  • Add onions. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 2-3 minutes or until browned.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Saute, stirring, for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Add turmeric, red chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and coriander. Saute, stirring, for about 30 seconds or until aromatic.
  • Add tomato paste. Saute, stirring, for another 30 seconds.
  • Add coconut milk. Season with salt.
  • Stir to combine. Saute, stirring, for about 1 minute or until the sauce is slightly thick.
  • Return cooked okra back to pan. Add dried fenugreek leaves.
  • Stir to combine. Heat through.
  • Serve with rice or roti.

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Notes

  • Frying okra - You can deep fry or shallow fry okra. I opted for the latter option.
  • Tomatoes - I prefer tomato puree or pasta in this recipe. You can also use fresh tomatoes. However, do not use tomato paste as it can make the stir fry very tangy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1057IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg