Bhindi Masala (Spicy Okra Curry)
Description
A traditional Indian curry featuring stir-fried okra in a spiced tomato-onion gravy. Perfectly cooked to avoid stickiness, this dish brings out the earthy flavor of okra with a zesty kick.
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
- Place the okra in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 6 minutes.
- 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.
