Dhaba Style Bhindi

Ingredients

• 300 grams lady’s fingers (bhindi), ends trimmed and cut into 1½ inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2-3 green chillies, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 cup fresh tomato puree
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons cashewnut paste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoorimethi) powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Method

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a kadai, add lady’s fingers and saute for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside in a bowl.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same kadai, add cumin seeds and once they start to change colour, add garlic and green chillies, mix and sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Add onions, mix and sauté till golden brown. Add tomato puree and salt, mix well, cover and cook till oil separates.
4. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and cumin powder and mix well.
5. Add ½ cup water and mix well. Add cashewnut paste and mix well.
6. Add lady’s fingers, garam masala powder, kasoorimethi powder and coriander leaves, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.