Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - bhindi
• 1 - onion (finely chopped)
• 1 - tomato (diced)
• 1 cup - curd (beaten well)
• 1 tsp - dhania-jeera powder
• 1 tsp - garam masala
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 inch piece - ginger (finely chopped)
• 1 clove - garlic (finely chopped)
• salt to taste
• oil for frying
• mustard, jeera, hing and kadipatta for seasoning
• Coriander leaves and lime juice for garnishing

How to Make Bhindi-Dahi Masala

• Wash, dry and chop the bhindi into 1 inch thick pieces.
• Heat 2 tsp of oil in a kadai and put the ingredients for seasoning in it.
• When the ingredients splutter, add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic and fry until the onions are transparent.
• Add the diced tomatoes and fry for a minute.
• Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and dhania-jeera powder and fry for another minute.
• Add the bhindi pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the curd, salt, garam masala and mix well.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the bhindi is soft.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and lime juice.
• Serve hot with rice or roti.