Besan Bhindi Masala

Besan Bhindi Masala is an easy and quick dry variation of bhindi recipe prepared by coating it with spiced besan or chickpea flour. Lets have a look at the recipe.

Ingredients

For Masala:

• ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
• 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• ¼ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
• 1 tsp aamchur / dry mango powder
• ½ tsp salt

Other Ingredients:

• 10 bhindi / okra, sliced
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin / jeera
• 1 tsp fennel / saunf
• pinch of hing / asafoetida
• 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
• ½ tsp ginger garlic paste
• 2 tbsp besan / gram flour
• ¼ tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

How to make Besan Bhindi Masala

• firstly, in a small mixing bowl take ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp aamchur and ½ tsp salt.
• mix well making sure the spices are combined well.
• now add sliced bhindi and mix well.
• make sure to coat the spices well and rest for 15 minutes.
• in a kadai heat 3 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp fennel and pinch of hing.
• further saute 2 tbsp onion and ½ tsp ginger garlic paste.
• also saute 2 tbsp besan on low flame for 5 minutes or till the besan turns aromatic.
• add in prepared bhindi masala mix and saute for a minute.
• cover and simmer for 10 minutes or till bhindi gets cooked completely.
• make sure the bhindi turns dark and cooke completely.
• further add ¼ tsp garam masala and 1 tbsp coriander leaves. mix well.
• finally, serve besan bhindi masala recipe with rice / roti.

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