Ingredients
For masala:
¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
1 tsp aamchur / dry mango powder
½ tsp salt
Other ingredients:
10 bhindi / okra, sliced
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin / jeera
1 tsp fennel / saunf
pinch of hing / asafoetida
2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
½ tsp ginger garlic paste
2 tbsp besan / gram flour
¼ tsp garam masala
1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
Preparation
1.Firstly, in a small mixing bowl take ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp aamchur and ½ tsp salt.Mix well making sure the spices are combined well.Now add sliced bhindi and mix well.
2.Make sure to coat the spices well and rest for 15 minutes.In a kadai heat 3 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp fennel and pinch of hing.
3.Further saute 2 tbsp onion and ½ tsp ginger garlic paste.Also saute 2 tbsp besan on low flame for 5 minutes or till the besan turns aromatic.Add in prepared bhindi masala mix and saute for a minute.
4.Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or till bhindi gets cooked completely.Make sure the bhindi turns dark and cooke completely.Further add ¼ tsp garam masala and 1 tbsp coriander leaves. mix well.Finally, serve besan bhindi masala recipe with rice / roti.