Malvani Crispy Bhendi Masala | Lady Finger Masala | Kokani Bhendi Masala | Okra Masala | Spicy Crispy Okra

Malvani Crispy Bhendi Masala

Malvani style crispy bhendi masala is one those dish which will make you love eating bhendi (okra/ Ladyfinger). It has a unique tangy and spicy flavours which adds wonders to taste of okra. It is very commonly cooked in kokan region of Maharashtra. 
Bhendi is the common name used in Maharashtra. It is also known as lady finger and okra. Bhendi is such a vegetable which is available in the local markets throughout the world. It is found growing in all seasons and takes 55 to 65 days to grow. Make sure when you buy bhendi it should be green and should not be damaged from any side. It should be slightly firm not hard. To check bhendi whether it is fresh, just break the tip of bhendi, as u press the tip it should easily break.
There are many ways to cook Bhendi like fried , sauted or cooked in gravy etc. But this recipe holds a unique blend of Konkan flavours. The crispiness of the recipe will help you forget the slimy sticky texture of okra. However, the use of kokam (amsul) in the recipe gives it the unique tangy and earthy flavour of malvani cuisine.
We are very sure that if you try this recipe, it will come out as wonders and people who don't like eating okra/bhendi will also start loving it. Give it a try make yourself and your family fall for this crispy bhendi masala recipe.

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Malvani Crispy Bhendi Masala | Lady Finger Masala | Kokani Bhendi Masala | Okra Masala | Spicy Crispy Okra  (Video Recipe)

Ingredients:

Bhendi (ladyfinger/ Okra)	10 -11 nos
Onions	02 nos
Tomato	1 no
Kokum	5 nos
Turmeric powder	1 tsp
Chilli powder	1 & half tbsp
Jeera powder	1 tsp
Oil	As required
Salt	To taste

Cleaning:

• Wash bhendi (lady finger) thoroughly in water and keep aside.

• Remove the upper head part of bhendi and give either straight or slanting cuts.

• keep aside.

Preparation:

• In a kadai (Pan), add some oil and heat it.

• Now fry bhendi (lady finger) till it turn slighty crispy.

• Remove bhendi (lady finger) in a separate plate from kadai  when it is  properly fried. 

• Now in same kadai add onions and fry till its turns slightly golden brown.

• Then add tomatoes and saute it for couple of minutes.

• Now add kokum, turmeric powder, chilli powder and jeera powder in a kadai and mix it well.

• Now add fried bhendi (lady finger) in a kadai  and mix with the mixture of onions and masalas.

• Sprinkle some salt and cook it for 2mins by covering with the lid.

• When it's done serve the hot tempting Malvani crispy bhendi masala with Chapatis/ Bhakri or with steamed rice.

Recipe at a glance:

Malvani Crispy Bhendi Masala

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking time: 15mins Total time: 25mins Serves: 5-6

Instructions  In a kadai (Pan), add some oil and heat it. Now fry bhendi (lady finger) till it turn slighty crispy. Remove bhendi (lady finger) in a separate plate from kadai  when it is  properly fried. Now in same kadai add onions and fry till its turns slightly golden brown. Then add tomatoes and saute it for couple of minutes. Now add kokum, turmeric powder, chilli powder and jeera powder in a kadai and mix it well. Now add fried bhendi (lady finger) in a kadai  and mix with the mixture of onions and masalas. Sprinkle some salt and cook it for 2mins by covering with the lid. When it's done serve the hot tempting Malvani crispy bhendi masala with Chapatis/ Bhakri or with steamed rice.

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