Step 1

Rinse okra well with water. Dry each okra with a kitchen napkin.

Step 2

Trim the top stalk part and base tip part. Then chop the okra into ½ to 1 inch round pieces.

Step 3

Heat oil in pan or kadai. Sauté the onions until transparent.

Step 4

Now add the green chili and tomatoes. Sauté them until the tomatoes soften.

Step 5

Add all the spice powders one by one.

Step 6

Mix and sauté for a minute. Then add chopped okra. Mix well. Add salt as required and mix again.

Step 7

Place a lid with a rim on the pan or kadai. Pour some water on the lid.

Step 8

On a low to medium heat, cook the okra until they are softened.

Step 9

Keep on checking in between and stir occasionally to avoid the bhindi sabzi from sticking to the pan.

Step 10

When the okra is tender and softened, garnish the bhindi bhaji with chopped coriander leaves.

Step 11

Serve bhindi ki sabji hot with roti or paratha. You can also serve it as a side dish with dal and rice or kadhi and rice. Bhindi sabzi can also be packed in the lunch-box with a side of roti, paratha or bread.