How to make Spicy Simple Masala Lady's Finger Gravy Curry Recipe For Naan and Roti

Ingredients
For Gravy

    Broken Cashew nuts – 1 tablespoon
    Desiccated coconut – 1 tablespoon
    Poha – 3 tablespoons, roasted
    Tomatoes – 1 ½ medium, chopped roughly

Other Ingredients

    Bhindi (Ladies fingers) – 3 ½ cups, cut into 1 inch pieces
    Oil – 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
    Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon
    Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon
    Whole dried red chilies – 2,
    Onions – ½ cup, chopped finely
    Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
    Red chili powder – 1 ½ teaspoon
    Yogurt – ¼ cup
    Salt – to taste
    Water – 1 cup

Method

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Once hot add chopped bhindi.(Lady's Finger)

    And cook uncovered till bhindis are cooked. It wiil take about 15 minutes or depends on size of your bhindi. Stir in between to make sure that bhindis are not sticking to the bottom of the pan.

    Once cooked (make sure all sliminess of bhindi goes away), remove them in a bowl or plate.

    While bhindis are cooking make paste from cashew nuts, coconut, poha and tomatoes.

    Grind into a smooth paste in blender. Keep it aside.

    Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a same pan. Once hot add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them pop.
    Then add dried red chili. Sauté for 30 seconds.

    Then add chopped onions. Cook till they become golden brown.

    Add prepared paste, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.

    Cook till oil starts to separate from sides or just reduces tomato paste.

    Then add yogurt to it. Mix well and cook it for 1 minute.

    Then add water and mix well. Let it come to a boil.

    Then add cooked bhindi and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in between. And serve hot.

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