A North Indian delight, Bhindi Masala is a luscious, flavorful, aromatic, and scrumptious okra (called bhindi in north India) dish that is not only great in flavors but is also healthy. Made with okra, onions, tomatoes, and whole ground spices, Bhindi Masala is a common dry curry dish in any North Indian restaurant’s menu and in functions as well. it is mildly spicy, hot, and full of zests that come from the pan fried bhindi and garam masala.

‘Bhindi’ is a Hindi term for okra or Ladyfinger and ‘masala’ is an Indian curry base made with onions, tomatoes, and whole and ground spices. So, Bhindi Masala is made with fried okra cooked in a mixture of fried onions and tomatoes with spices and herbs. Made with regular pantry ingredients, Bhindi Masala is gets done within minutes and is always a welcome to devour throughout the year. Since it is a dry gravy dish, Bhindi Masala goes well with some roti or phulka and a bowl of dal fry along with steamed rice makes a wholesome and delicious meal. Whether it’s a school tiffin or a family meal, Bhindi Masala is always kids approved along with people of all age, which not only satisfies the taste buds but is nutritional veggie and is used in dynamic ways in different states. For a change, some boiled or cooked potatoes can also be added in this which will make the Bhindi Masala even more appetizing and wholesome.