Bhindi Masala Gravy Recipe - Ladies Finger In Tomato Onion Gravy

Step 1: To begin making the Bhindi Masala Gravy Recipe, make sure to first rinse and dry each Bhindi

Step 2: This process is done in order to ensure that the bhindi doesn't get sticky while cooking it

Step 3: After wiping the bhindis dry, slit the bhindi vertically till about half an inch from the tail (thinly sliced), so that each bhindi is slit but held together by the tail

Step 4: Heat oil for cooking into a pan; add the bhindi, sprinkle some salt and saute the bhindi until cooked

Step 5: Cover the pan of the bhindi partially while it is cooking

Step 6: This will help the bhindi steam cook, at the same time roast a bit

Step 7: Keeping the lip ajar, helps the steam at the same time, trap a little steam

Step 8: It will take a good 10 minutes to cook the bhindi

Step 9: Keep stirring to ensure it gets roasted well on all sides

Step 10: Next step is to make the gravy for the Bhindi Masala

Step 11: Add the tomatoes, into a mixer grinder and make a puree

Step 12: Keep aside

Step 13: In a mixer grinder, add garlic, onions, ginger, chillies, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick and made and grind it to a smooth paste

Step 14: Keep aside

Step 15: Heat oil in a pan on medium heat; add in the bay leaf and saute for about 10 seconds

Step 16: After 10 seconds, add in the  onions garlic and spice paste and saute for 2 to 3 minutes

Step 17: Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and mix everything well

Step 18: Cook for about a minute until the raw smell goes away

Step 19: Next, add the tomato puree, curd and salt

Step 20: It will take about 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat for the tomato to cook

Step 21: Check the salt and allow the masala to be thick

Step 22: Once done, add the roasted bhindi into the masala gravy

Step 23: Check the salt and turn the heat to high and cook for another minute so that the bhindi gets coated well with the masala

Step 24: After a couple of minutes, add the crushed kasuri methi and turn off the heat

Step 25: Garnish the Bhindi Masala Gravy with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot

Step 26: Serve Bhindi Masala Gravy along with Paneer Biryani, Jackfruit Biryani or any Biryani of your choice for a vegetarian lunch or dinner

Step 27: If can also serve the along with Tawa Paratha and Boondi Raita for an Indian lunch or dinner