Thursday, March 11, 2010

Bhendi masala



Ingredients:

Bhendi 750gms
2 onions chopped(divide into 2 portion)
1 tomato chopped
Whole garam masala-2-3 black peppercorns,2-3 cloves,1 small stick dalchini
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1tsp cummin seeds
1tsp mustard seeds

1/2  tsp turmeric powder 
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp cummin powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
coriander leaves for garnishing
oil
salt to taste


Method:
  1. Wash,dry and cut the bhendi's into half pieces.
  2. In a kadhai,keep some oil for heating.Once the oil is hot,fry the bhendi's few at a time.At this time they shrink in their size.
  3. Remove the fried bhendi's on a tissue paper and keep them aside.
  4. Now for the masala,take some oil in a pan .Add the whole garam masala .Once it starts spluttering add 1 portion of chopped onions and cook them till golden brown.Now add chopped tomatoes and cook for 2mins.Remove from the flame and let it cool for some time.
  5. Once it is cool,blend the mixture into a paste.This is the grounded masala.
  6. In a pan ,take oil,add mustard seeds,cummin seeds,turmeric powder and remaining portion of chopped onions.Add the ginger-garlic paste.Fry for some time.
  7. Now add the grounded masala .
  8. Add garam masala,red chilli powder,cummin powder,coriander powder and salt.
  9. Cook it for some time add very little water only if required.
  10. Now add the fried bhendi's and cook for 5 mins.
  11. Garnish it with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with chapati,roti,phulka or rice.

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