In our house okra is one of our favorite vegetable..this is one that I have made the most number of times in my kitchen, very simple and easy to prepare, mildly flavored and so pleasing to the palate that it leaves a persisting desire to reserve yourself as soon as you finish it!
In addition, Okra /Bhindi/Vendakka is very healthy, low in calories, contains no cholesterol or saturated fat and loaded with numerous vitamins..Serve with any Indian Bread or as a side dish to rice and Enjoy!
Recipe for Okra Masala /Bhindi Masala /Vendakka Masala – Microwave Version
Preparation Time : 15 minute
Cooking Time : 15 minutes
Serves : 4
Ingredients:
Okra /Ladies finger/Bhindi /Vendakka : 1/4kg /250 grms
Red Small Onions /Shallots : 4-6 nos
Tomato : 1,medium /1/2 cup (chopped)
Ginger : 1,small piece (crushed)
Garlic : 3 cloves (crushed)-
Green chillies : 2 (slit lengthwise)
Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli powder : 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder : 1 tsp
Dried fenugreek leaves /kasuri methi : 1 tsp
Curry leaves : few
Olive Oil or Cooking Oil : 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
How to make Okra /Bhindi Masala /Vendakka Masala :
1. Cut Okra/Ladies finger/Bhindi/Vendakka diagonally.
2. In a microwave-safe dish, add olive oil and microwave on high for a minute.
4. Add the all masala/ spice powders; mix everything well and microwave it for 2 mins in high.
5. Add the chopped okra/ladies finger, mix well; cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes, kasoori meethi, and salt; microwave for another 2 minutes, so that the gravy is coated on the Okra/Bhindi.
7. Serve hot with any Indian Bread and Enjoy!!
Notes :
- Cooking time may vary depending on microwave, so adjust the timing accordingly.
- When making okra, first wash and dry it completely else the okra becomes sticky and stringy.
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Sangeetha
I usually just make a stir fry with okra…this looks delicious!
mm…. mouth watering dish. Perfect with chapatis.
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Easy breezy delicious……..
Super inviting bhindi masala, wud love to have with a bowl of rice.
The microwave version look soo delicious:-)
Looks very tempting:)
Crispy n delicious okra masala! Nice preparation in microwave.
Nice Click on Crispy Bhindi masala….luks so delicious
Bhindi masala looks super delicious..MW version sounds nice
Beautiful clicks chechy..Sounds simple and delicious..Yummm.
Okra Bhindi Masala looks so delicious and amazingly colorful. Excellent preparation.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
Looks super delicious and tempting.. lovey clicks too !!
Indian Cuisine
perfect for chapathi….with onion and tomatoes wow really taste side dish!!nic click!
Slurp,lip-smacking fry,love with papads and rice.