"Bhindi or okra can be cooked in many ways. This recipe of bhindi or okra uses chaat masala along with garam masala and is delicious with roti or paratha. Chaat (meaning to lick ) Masala (meaning spice) is readily available in Indian groceries. If you want to make it at home, check the recipe I have below. It gives an amazing depth and flavor to a dish and is pretty easy to do yourself. Legend has it that chaat originated in the 17th century amongst the kitchen staff of the Moghul emperor Shah Jahan. The emperor was sick and therefore could only eat only smaller portions of food. Therefore the cooks invented chaat for him. However chaat was invented, aren’t you glad it was?"
Indian Style Okra
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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For the Chaat Masala
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried mango powder
- 2 tablespoon black salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon carom seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon asafetida
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
For the Okra
ingredients
- 1 pound okra
- salt, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon asafetida
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 green chilies, chopped
- 2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 2 teaspoon chaat masala (see below)
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons oil
- cilantro leaves, for garnish
For the Chaat Masala
Method
Step 1
Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and carom seeds in a small skillet on medium low heat until aromatic.
Step 2
Cool the spices. Grind them along with the other ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
For the Okra
Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add okra. Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and cooked. Keep aside.
Step 2
In the remaining oil, add cumin seeds. Cook until aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Add chopped onions. Cook until slightly golden, 4-5 minutes.
Step 3
Add garlic and ginger paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt, turmeric, chaat masala, tomato and green chilies. Cook on medium until the tomato becomes soft.
Step 4
Add the okra. Adjust seasoning. Let the mixture come together. This should take a couple of minutes. Turn the gas off. Serve with chopped coriander, grated ginger and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.