Saturday, 29 September 2012

Bhindi masala - how to prepare bhindi masala


Bhindi masala (ladyfinger) is one of the popular main course dish made by indians. Bhindi Masala served well with both rice and roti. Now lets start its preparation:

Ingredients:
  • Bhindi (Ladyfinger) -500 grams
  • Oil
  • Coriander powder -1 tblsp 
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp 
  • Onions - 2 chopped 
  • Ginger garlic paste -1 tblsp 
  • Tomato - 2 chopped
  • Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
  • Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
  • Garam masala powder -1 tsp
  • salt to taste

Preparation:
  • Wash ladyfinger (bhindi )
  • Cut it into small pieces
  • Heat the oil in a pan and temper it with mustard seeds, cumin seeds
  • Add chopped onions and ginger garlic paste till it turns golden brown.
  • Then add chopped tomatoes
  • Now add cut bhindi and saute for a few minutes.
  • Add turmeric powder, chillie powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and salt needed .
  • Cook on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Cover and Cook on low flames stirring from time to time, till bhindi becomes soft.
  • Serve it with chapati or rice.