Pakistani Style Bhindi Ka Salan Okraladyfinger Curry Food

EASY & AUTHENTIC BHINDI MASALA (OKRA CURRY)

Steps:

• Wash and dry the okra. Chop the okra into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces, discarding the stems. The easiest way to do this is to line a few of them up and cut them at the same time. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt on the okra and mix. Set aside.
• Heat a wide-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add half of the chopped okra. Stir-fry the okra, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until the slime disappears and the okra starts to crisp and brown. I like to sprinkle a bit more salt on the okra here. Use a slotted spoon to remove the okra from the pan and set it aside. Repeat with the remaining batch. Remove the pan from heat, and wipe clean to remove any excess seeds, if needed.
• Heat another 2 tbsp of oil over high heat and add the onions. Sauté until the onions turn golden, about 10 minutes. If the onions start sticking to the bottom of the pan, deglaze with a tablespoon or 2 of water. And add the garlic and ginger, if using, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the cubed tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining 3/4 tsp salt, cumin seeds and spice powders (coriander, cumin, turmeric and red chili). The oil should start separating from the masala or base of the curry. Add the fried okra and green chili pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
• Lower the heat and allow the okra to simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon, if desired. This dry curry is typically served with roti, naan, or other bread but can also be eaten as a side with rice.

BHINDI MASALA

Steps:

• Heat about an inch and a half of oil in a small pot and fry the bhindi in batches until it is a dark forest-y green, drain well on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• Add a splash of oil into a medium saucepan or wok and put the pan on medium heat
• Once the oil is hot enough add the sliced onion and saute till translucent
• Stir in the ginger and garlic pastes, sauteeing for about a minute
• In go the spices and cook them for about 30 seconds
• Add the tomatoes and cook till they make a "masala" or paste and the oil rises above the masala.
• Gently mix in your bhindi and add 4-5 diced green chillies.
• Cook on low for ten minutes, adjust seasoning and serve w hot chapati.

PAKISTANI STYLE BHINDI KA SALAN (OKRA/LADYFINGER CURRY)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan. Fry onions in it till they turn golden brown.
• Add tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder & water. Cover & let the tomatoes cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes or till they become tender & the oil seperates.
• Next add okra/ladyfinger in the same pan. Cover & cook for 20-30 minutes on medium low heat.
• Once the okra is cooked thouroughly. Add the green chilli, lower the heat & simmer for another 10 minutes.
• Once the oil seperates your "bhindi" is done.
• Enjoy with yogurt, roti & sliced cucumber.

PAKISTANI STYLE TURAI KA SALAN (COURGETTES CURRY)

Steps:

• Fry the onions in the oil till they turn dark brown.
• Then add tomato, ginger garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, coriander powder & turmeric powder. Saute the onion & tomato till the tomatoes become tender & the oil starts showing in the curry.
• Add courgettes, mix & let them tenderize for 20 minutes on low medium heat.
• Now add garam masala powder & cumin seeds. Cover & let it cook for another 5 minutes.
• In the end add the green chili & lemon juice. Let it simmer for additional 2 minutes.
• Serve warm with naan, roti or chapati.