Besan Bhindi Masala Recipe - How to Make Besan Bhindi (Besan Wali Bhindi)


Besan Bhindi Masala Recipe - Besan Bhindi (Besan Wali Bhindi)

Bhindi/okra is also popular as ladies’ fingers or orchro. It is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is used in many countries. It comes with edible green seed pods.

Basically besan bhindi/bhindi masala is simple in cooking yet great in flavors. It is a staple in Indian dish. Normally it is served with Indian breads like phulks roti, puri or paratha. It is flavored by dry spices & onion. As the name indicates it has a prominent taste of besan. Let’s have a look at the recipe of besan bhindi. Enjoy cooking! 


Besan Bhindi Masala Recipe
Preparation time – 8 to 10 minutes
Cooing time – 12 to 15 minutes
Serves – 4 person

Ingredients to Make Besan Bhindi (Besan Wali Bhindi)

Bhindi

  • For bhindi:
  • 400 grams bhindi (ladies’ fingers) 
  • 3 tablespoon oil 
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • A pinch carom seeds (ajwain) 
  • ½ teaspoon hing (asafoetida) 
  • 1 onion sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • For besan:
  • 2 to 3 tablespoon dry roasted besan (gram flour)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon amchur powder (dry mango powder)
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon roasted & roughly crushed peanuts
  • 2 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar (opt.)
  • 2 tablespoon coriander leaves


Method to Make Besan Bhindi (Besan Wali Bhindi):

Method to make besan bhindi: 

For bhindi: 

Wash and dry bhindi properly. Slit them & keep a side.

In a kadhai heat oil. Add cumin seeds & carom seeds to it. Now add hing & onion to it. Let onion cook until soft. 

Now it’s time to add bhiindi to it. Mix well & add salt. Be careful while adding salt, as the bhindi will shrink after cooking. 

Let it cook properly. 

For besan:

In a mixer jar add peanuts, sesame seeds & coriander. Crush them to coarse. 

Mix above mixer with besan, oil & all dry ingredients. Mix properly. 

For bhindi masala: 

Add besan mixer to kadhai and mix well. 

Cook them together for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. 

When ready remove from flame & transfer to serving bowl.

Serve hot & flavorful besan bhindi with phulka roti, puri or paratha. 


Tips: 

Make sure to dry bhindi properly before cooking as it may be sticky with moisture. 

You can add green chili if you want green color. In that case add 2 to 3 green chili in mixture jar before grinding & avoid red chili powder. 

Always cook bhindi at medium flame. 


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