Instant Masala Bhindi in Microwave
Instant Masala Bhindi in Microwave is a quick and easy way to prepare flavourful okra with everyday spices in minutes.
Ingredients
- 250 gram okra
- 1 onion (cut lengthwise)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (roasted)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp dry mango powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (if using mustard oil, precook it)
Instructions
- Take a microwave safe bowl and add bhindi which is washed, dried and cut into roundels or any shape of your choice.
- Add rest of the ingredients ie. onion (cut lengthwise), cumin seeds (roasted), coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, dry mango powder, salt and cooking oil.
- Give them a good mix.
- Put a lid on the bowl, which should also be microwave safe, and microwave on high temperature (our’s is 900) for 4 minutes.
- Take the bowl out and stir the okra.
- This time don't put the lid and microwave for 3 minutes.
- And microwave bhindi masala is ready just in 7 minutes.
- Enjoy.
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Notes
- It is very important to let okra turn completely dry before cutting otherwise it will turn out to be slimy.
- if using mustard oil, precook it otherwise it may leave a pungent and raw smell in sabzi.
- As the cumin can't crackle in microwave, add it after roasting or you can use cumin powder as well.
- To make okra crispy, you can microwave for extra time.
- The quantity of our okra was 250 grams and we wanted it to be slightly soft yet firm bhindi, hence it took 7 minutes . But yours exact time may vary depending on microwave wattage, the quantity of bhindi, and the desired level of doneness.