Bhindi Masala
Bhindi Masala is a delicious and aromatic Indian vegetable dish, completely 100% plant-based!Bendi cooked just right so it's not slimy, combined with fragrant spices, onions, and perfectly ripe tomatoes. This dish is very special because it presents a savory, slightly spicy taste and a distinctive aroma of spices with a texture that remains crispy yet soft. It's so easy to make, so flavorful, and delicious served with warm rice or flatbread!
Shared by Shraddha
Time
40 min
Serves
3
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #the main ingredient;
- 300 grams of fresh bendi, wash clean, dry then cut obliquely
- Two onions, finely sliced
- Two red tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic and 1 piece of ginger, finely chopped
- One red chili, sliced diagonally (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- #seasoning ingredients;
- One teaspoon of turmeric powder
- One teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
- Salt and sugar to taste
- A pinch of sour mango powder (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil, add the bendi, and sauté briefly over medium heat until the surface is slightly dry and no longer slimy. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Heat the remaining oil, sauté the onions until they turn brown, add the ginger, finely chopped garlic and chilies, sauté until fragrant.
- 3
Add all the powdered spices, stir quickly for a while, then add the tomato pieces. Cook until the tomatoes break down and combine into a thick powder.
- 4
Return the bendi to the pot and stir gently to coat evenly with the spices. Cook briefly to ensure the bendi remains crispy and the spices are absorbed.
- 5
Taste, adjust seasonings, remove from heat, and serve warm. Your dish is ready to be enjoyed!