Thursday, September 8, 2011

OKRA MASALA | BHINDI MASALA | HOW TO MAKE VENDAKKAI VARUVAL

Okra Masala Or Bhindi masala or Vendakkai Varuval is a simple yet tasty Indian subzi or Side dish that pairs well with rice or rotis . Okra Masala is a easy and a quick recipe made in jiffy in less than 15 minutes , so now off to today's post Okra Masala ( Bhindi Masala or Vendakkai Varuval ) recipe.

OKRA MASALA  | BHINDI MASALA | HOW TO MAKE VENDAKKAI VARUVAL

Okra Masala Recipe - Ingredients Needed :

Preparation Time : 10 minutes | Cooking Time : 15 minutes
Recipe Category: Sides , Side dishes  | Recipe Cuisine Indian 

  • Okra   -250 grams ,  Chopped ( I used my food processor to chop them )
  • Onion  - 1 number ,  chopped
  • Sambar powder Or Red Chilli Powder - 1 teaspoon ( Click here for the recipe  )
  • Turmeric powder - 1 pinch
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Urad dal - 1 teaspoon
  • Oil - 2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
OKRA MASALA  | BHINDI MASALA | HOW TO MAKE VENDAKKAI VARUVAL

 

Method :

  • Wash the Okra and then Chop them . This allows to remove sliminess in Okra . I used my food processor to chop them . 
  • In a Wok , heat oil add mustard seeds and allow them to pop . Now add urad dal and allow it to become brown in colour .
  • Now add onions and stir and cook till it becomes soft.
 
  • Add Chopped okra ( Bhindi Or Vendakkai ) , turmeric powder , and sambar powder, salt and allow it to get cooked well only in the oil there . Do not add water .
  • Allow the okras  to get roasted in the wok till they turn brown in color .Yummy Okra Masala is Done !


  • Okra Masala ( Bhindi Masala or Vendakkai Varuval ) is ready to serve .  

  • Serve the Okra Masala ( Bhindi Masala or Vendakkai Varuval) with steamed rice and Sambar and Rasam  Recipes , or serve them with parathas .
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