Bhindi Masala (Spicy Okra Curry) Recipe
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Bhindi Masala (Spicy Okra Curry)

By: vburrito Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"Traditional spicy okra curry that everyone loves. It's best with Indian bread (naan or paratha) or rice. My mom says this is brain food!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups okra, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place the okra in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 6 minutes.
  2. Heat the olive oil and cumin seeds together in a large skillet over medium heat until the cumin seeds swell and turn golden brown. Fry the onions in the heated oil for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the mixture and cook another 3 minutes. Stir the okra into the mixture; season with the curry powder and salt. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, about 3 minutes more. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2010 by laila   view full review
I found this recipe bland. I added 3 cloves garlic, a little bit of fresh ginger, and used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by CPA   view full review
Very tasty! It is nice to have a palate that likes to try new food and is not so discriminate....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by Rach   view full review
I liked how simple this recipe was. Since I couldn't find fresh okra, I used frozen okra that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by ManCave2010   view full review
I love okra and this is without a doubt the best okra recipe I have tried. Spicy but not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by Christine   view full review
One of my go to recipes on busy nights. I reduce the salt slightly.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2010 by Leah   view full review
I wasn't WOWed by this recipe. I added onion and garlic and more spices to it to amp it up....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2010 by jdoenges   view full review
I thought this was just great - a good choice for a busy night, if you plan ahead enough to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2010 by daidai   view full review
Maybe it's because I just don't like Indian food, or maybe it was because my tomato was too...

 

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