Masala Bhindi In Gravy

Serves 5

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp mustard oil

• 300 grams bhindi or lady finger

• 1 medium size onion, chopped

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 2 medium size tomatoes, chopped

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder

• 3/4 tsp turmeric powder

• 1/2 tsp garam masala

• 1/2 tsp jeera powder

• 1/2 tsp jeera or cumin seeds

• 2 bay leaves or tej patta

• 3-4 cloves or laung

• 3-4 black peppercorns or kali mirch

• 2 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

• 1 tsp kasuri methi

Instructions

1. Rinse the bhindi well in running water and dry them on a large plate.

2. Remove the base and stalk and chop the bhindi into 1 inch pieces.

3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadhai. Add the bhindi and saute it on low flame, till they are completely cooked. Keep stirring in between. This will take about 15-20 minutes. Then take them out.

4. Now again add 1 tbsp oil to the same kadhai. Add jeera, laung and kali mirch with tej patta. Saute for a minute.

5. Add chopped onions and fry till they become translucent. Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.

6. Now add the chopped tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.

7. Transfer the gravy to a blender and blend it to a fine paste.

8. In the same kadhai, add 1 tbsp oil and pour in the paste. Cook it well till it become dry and add tomato ketchup.

9. Now add salt, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and jeera powder. You may add some water here if needed.

10. Mix well and saute for a few seconds.

11. Add the sautéed bhindi and cook for 2 more minutes. Sprinkle the kasuri methi.

12. Masala Bhindi in gravy is ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 80 calories; 4.6 g fat; 7.1 g carbohydrates; 2.7 g protein; 4.1 g fibre.