Ingredients

For Frying Okras:-

• 30 Okras /Ladyfingers/ Bhindi
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder

For the Masala:-

• 3 tbsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
• 1 large Onion
• 1 Green chili
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger Piece
• 3 medium sized Tomatoes (Pureed)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Dry mango powder (amchur powder)
• 1/2 tsp Chaat masala
• 1 tbsp Kasoori meethi (dry fenugreek leaves)

Instructions

Fry the Okras:-

• 1 Wash and wipe the okras.
  
• 2 Cut into 1- inch long pieces.
  
• 3 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet. Add the okras along with 1/2 tsp salt. Fry the okras till cooked and browned on all sides. Now, add 1/4 tsp tumeric powder and 1/2 tsp red chili powder. Fry for a minute. Keep okras aside.
  

Prepare the Masala:-

• 4 Grind onion, green chili, garlic, ginger with 1/4 cup water to form a smooth paste. In the same skillet, add 3 tbsp Oil. Add the fennel seeds. Fry the onion paste till a golden brown color.
  
• 5 Add the tomato puree along with turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder and cumin powder. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water , cover the pan and cook on low flame for 12-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
  
• 6 Once you get a nice thick masala, add amchur powder, chaat masala and kasoori meethi(Crush kasoori meethi between palms to release the aroma) . Cook for another 2 minutes.
  
• 7 Add the fried okras. Mix well.
  
• 8 Serve hot with rotis or parathas. (See recipe notes below for laccha paratha recipe link).
  

Recipe Notes

Click here for Laccha Paratha Recipe.