Masala Bhindi (Fried Okra)

This classic North Indian dish features crunchy okra sautéed with fragrant spices, garlic, ginger, and onions.

Steps

1. Slice okra into thin rounds and place in a bowl. 2. Add cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric, and salt, and stir to coat. 3. Heat oil in a large pan, add garlic, ginger, and onion, and fry until lightly golden. 4. Add tomatoes and fry for 5 minutes. 5. Add okra and fry for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is crisp-tender, all the spices are well incorporated, and the tomatoes are slightly cooked down. 6. Serve warm.

2 cups okra 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon turmeric Salt, to taste 2 tablespoons oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 onion, diced 2 tomatoes, diced