ladies finger fry recipe with step by step photos – simple, easy and tasty recipe of ladies finger fry made in north indian style.

bhindi or lady finger rules at my place. we all are fond of bhindi and i make them often. so all the bhindi recipes get updated on the blog too. if like us, you too are fond of okra, then do check this collection of ladies finger recipes.

this is an easy lady finger recipe which is homely in taste and quick to prepare. tomatoes can be added. even amchur powder or lemon juice can be added to give a slight sour taste. you can also have a look at these similar and quick recipes of:

• tendli fry
• bhindi sabzi
• andhra style bendakaya fry recipe.

okra stir fry goes very well with phulkas and a bowl of salad or plain curd. you can also pair with dal-rice or sambar-rice. it goes well in the tiffin box too.

if you are looking for more ladies finger recipes then do check:

• kurkuri bhindi
• lady finger rice
• bhindi masala gravy
• bhindi masala

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ladies finger fry

bhindi fry recipe - simple, easy and tasty north indian okra fry recipe.

course side dish

cuisine north indian

prep time 10 minutes

cook time 25 minutes

total time 35 minutes

servings 2 to 3

rough calories per serving 187 kcal

author dassana

ingredients (1 cup = 250 ml)

• 250 grams lady finger (okra or bhindi)
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped or ⅓ cup chopped onion
• 1 inch ginger, chopped or 1 heaped teaspoon ginger
• 1 green chili (hari mirch) - chopped or sliced
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder (dhania powder)
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (dhania patta)
• salt as required

how to make ladies finger fry

preparation for ladies finger fry

1. first rinse 250 grams lady finger (bhindi) in water. wipe them dry. there should be no trace of water or moisture on the lady finger as then the okra becomes slimy while cooking.

2. then chop them in 1 to 1.5 cm roundels. keep aside.

making ladies finger fry

1. in a shallow kadai or pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and add 1/3 cup chopped onion.

2. on a low to medium flame, saute the onions till they turn translucent.

3. then add 1 tsp heaped chopped ginger and 1 green chili (chopped or sliced). stir and saute for half a minute.

4. reduce the flame and add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder and 1 tsp coriander powder.

5. mix the spice powders very well.

6. then add the chopped bhindi.

7. stir and mix very well with the rest of the masala.

8. add salt as per taste.

9. mix the salt very well with the bhindi.

10. cover the pan with a lid and cook the lady finger on a low flame. do not add any water in the pan.

11. after every 3 to 4 minutes, do check the lady finger and stir again, so that the lady finger does not get browned or burnt and are uniformly cooked.

12. cook till the lady finger is tender and done. cooking lady finger takes about 14 to 15 minutes on a low flame.

13. then add 1/2 tsp garam masala powder. mix very well. switch off the flame.

14. lastly add 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves. mix again.

15. serve ladies finger fry hot or warm with phulkas or chapatis or paratha.

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how to make ladies finger fry recipe

1. first rinse 250 grams lady finger (bhindi or okra) in water. wipe them dry. there should be no trace of water or moisture on the lady finger as then the lady finger can become slimy while cooking.

2. then chop the okra in 1 to 1.5 cm roundels. keep aside.

3. in a shallow kadai or pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and add ⅓ cup chopped onion.

4. on a low to medium flame, saute the onions till they turn translucent.

5. then add 1 tsp heaped chopped ginger and 1 green chili (chopped or sliced). stir and saute for half a minute.

6. reduce the flame and then add ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder and 1 tsp coriander powder.

7. mix the spice powders very well.

8. then add the chopped lady finger (bhindi).

9. stir and mix very well with the rest of the masala.

10. add salt as per taste.

11. mix the salt very well with the lady finger.

12. cover the pan with a lid and cook the lady finger on a low flame. do not add any water in the pan.

13. after every 3 to 4 minutes, do check the lady finger and stir again, so that the okra does not get browned or burnt and are uniformly cooked.

14. cook till the bhindi is tender and done. cooking bhindi takes about 14 to 15 minutes on a low flame.

15. then add ½ tsp garam masala powder. mix very well. switch off the flame.

16. lastly add 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves. mix again.

17. serve lady finger fry hot or warm with phulkas or chapatis or paratha.

dassana

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i started vegrecipesofindia.com in feb 2009. it is a pure vegetarian blog and shares recipes with step by step photos that will help you to make delicious and tasty vegetarian food easily.

i am passionate about cooking from childhood and learnt cooking from my elders. having a home science degree greatly enhanced my cooking & baking skills and took it to a different level which i now share as foolproof recipes. i was trained both in mainstream indian as well as international cuisines.