Here’s an easy-peasy recipe made with okra that you can pair up as a delicious side dish with your Indian flatbreads or a dal-rice or a sambar-rice at home. This is an easy to prepare spiced North Indian or Punjabi-style Bhindi Fry recipe, which is also gluten-free and vegan. With just your regular spices, onions, tomatoes and green chilies along with okra, you can prepare this simple yet lovely dish in no time.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 1 bhindi fry served in a white bowl.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C900&ssl=1)
About Bhindi Fry Recipe
While when you look at the name of this recipe, it appears as the okra pods or the other ingredients are being fried. But that is not the case here. The okra is sautéed with the remaining ingredients and not deep fried or shallow fried.
The word “fry” in the Indian lingo usually refers to the method of sautéing and hence the name of this recipe; where ‘Bhindi’ stands for Okra and ‘Fry’ implies the sautéed masala base.
If you are looking for an actual fried bhindi variant, where the okra pods are really fried, do check this super tasty recipe of crispy Kurkuri Bhindi.
In the vibrant kitchens of North India, where spices and flavors are expertly woven into everyday meals, the Bhindi Fry emerges as a beloved dish that transforms simple okra into a flavorful delight.
This recipe is a loved one as a side dish with chapatis or with dal at my home. The sabzi is a dry recipe with a base of onion, tomatoes and regular spices. Bhindi fry also makes for a good tiffin box lunch with roti.
In a hot pan, oil sizzles with thinly sliced onions, turning golden and caramelized, their sweetness creating a beautiful base for the Bhindi Fry. Next, the rest of the ingredients along with the okra and spices are added.
A blend of traditional North Indian spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder balance the flavors in the dish.
As the bhindi fries to crispy perfection, a final touch of dried mango powder (amchur) and crushed dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) is added, lending a tangy brightness and earthy notes that elevates the dish.
There is a difference between make of this Bhindi Fry and Bhindi Masala. Here, you cook everything together in one pan. The slightly caramelized taste of the onions and the tang of the tomatoes go very well with the few okra pieces that turn golden and crisp.
Points To Remember While Cooking Bhindi
You do not get slimy or mushy bhindi, if you rinse and wipe dry the okra very well. Before chopping, there should not be any moisture on the okra.
If the rinsed okra pods are not thoroughly dried, you will end up with a mushy and sticky okra preparation.
The sour ingredients in this recipe like tomatoes and dried mango powder also minimize the sliminess.
Served hot, Bhindi Fry is a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with warm roti or soft chapati or phulka or fluffy rice, or as a flavorful side to any Indian meal.
Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and spices, capturing the essence of North Indian cuisine in its savory glory.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to make Bhindi Fry
Preparation
1. Rinse 250 grams okra (bhindi) in water. Then, wipe them dry with a kitchen towel or just allow them to dry naturally on a plate.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 2 rinsed and wiped okra for making bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_533_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 3 rinsed and wiped okra for making bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_533_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
2. Slice off the crown and base tip of each bhindi. Then, vertically slice them as shown in the picture below. The slices can range between 0.25 to 0.5 cm in thickness.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 4 sliced okra for making bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_264_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 5 sliced okra for making bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_264_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
3. Slice 1 medium onion, chop 1 large tomato and slit 2 green chilies.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 6 sliced onions, slit green chilies and chopped tomatoes for making bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_961_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 7 sliced onions, slit green chilies and chopped tomatoes for making bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_961_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
Sauté Aromatics
4. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a shallow thick-bottomed frying pan. Add the sliced onions.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 8 sliced onions added in hot oil in pan.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_719_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 9 sliced onions added in hot oil in pan.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_719_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
5. Sauté until the onions start turning light golden.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 10 sautéing onions.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_388_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 11 sautéing onions.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_388_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
6. Now, add 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 12 ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies added to onions.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_646_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 13 ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies added to onions.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_646_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
7. Sauté till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic goes away.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 14 sautéing onion mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_723_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 15 sautéing onion mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_723_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
Sauté Tomatoes
8. Now, add the chopped tomatoes.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 16 chopped tomatoes added to onion mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_974_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 17 chopped tomatoes added to onion mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_974_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
9. Stir and mix well.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 18 tomatoes stirred well in the onion mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_572_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 19 tomatoes stirred well in the onion mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622045_572_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
10. Add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon coriander powder and ½ teaspoon cumin powder.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 20 spice powders added to onion-tomato mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_129_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 21 spice powders added to onion-tomato mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_129_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
11. Mix the spices with the onion-tomato mixture. Sauté until the tomatoes turn pulpy and you see oil releasing from the sides.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 22 sautéing onion-tomato masala.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_410_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 23 sautéing onion-tomato masala.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_410_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
Make Bhindi Fry
12. Now, add the sliced okra.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 24 sliced okra added to onion-tomato masala.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_88_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 25 sliced okra added to onion-tomato masala.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_88_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
13. Season with salt.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 26 salt added to okra.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_967_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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14. Stir and mix very well.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 28 salt mixed well with okra mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_759_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 29 salt mixed well with okra mixture.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_759_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
15. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and cook Bhindi Fry on sim or low heat.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 30 cooking bhindi fry in covered pan.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_8_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 31 cooking bhindi fry in covered pan.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_8_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
16. Cook on low heat until the chopped okra are tender and softened.
You will have to check after every 4 to 5 minutes so that the okra does not get too browned or burnt. Stir every time, when you check the dish.
If the okra starts turning too browned, sprinkle about 1 to 1½ tablespoons water all over. Stir, cover and continue to cook Bhindi Fry on low heat.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 32 cooking bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_116_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 33 cooking bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_116_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
17. Here, after first 5 minutes, I added ½ teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur powder). Simply because I forgot to add it before. Stir and mix very well.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 34 dried mango powder added to bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_427_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 35 dried mango powder added to bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_427_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
18. Once done, add ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder and ½ teaspoon crushed dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi). Mix very well.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 36 garam masala powder and crushed kasuri methi added to bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_318_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 37 garam masala powder and crushed kasuri methi added to bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_318_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
19. Lastly, add 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves. Stir and mix.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 38 chopped coriander leaves added to bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_678_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 39 chopped coriander leaves added to bhindi fry.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_678_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
20. Serve Bhindi Fry hot or warm with chapati or as a side dish with dal-rice.
![Bhindi Fry » Dassana's Veg Recipes 40 bhindi fry served in a white bowl with a side of dal rice.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717622046_795_Bhindi-Fry-Easy-Spiced-Punjabi-Bhindi-Fry.jpg?resize=600%2C900&ssl=1)
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Bhindi Fry
This is an easy to prepare spiced North Indian or Punjabi-style Bhindi Fry recipe. With just your regular spices, onions, tomatoes and green chilies along with okra, you can prepare this simple yet lovely dish in no time. The recipe is also vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Preparation
Rinse the bhindi (okra pods) in water. Then wipe dry them with a kitchen towel or just allow to dry them naturally in a plate.
Slice off the crown and base tip of each bhindi. Then vertically slice them keeping a width of 0.25 to 0.5 cm in thickness.
Also slice 1 medium onion. Chop 1 medium to large tomato and slit 2 green chilies. Crush the ginger and garlic in a mortar-pestle.
Making bhindi fry
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a thick bottomed shallow frying pan or sauté pan. Add the sliced onions.
Sauté them till they start turning light golden.
Now add the ginger-garlic paste and the green chilies.
Sauté until the raw aroma of ginger-garlic fades away.
Now add the chopped tomatoes. Stir and mix well.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and dry mango powder.
Mix the ground spices with the rest of the onion-tomato masala base. Sauté this mixture till the tomatoes become pulpy and you see oil releasing from the sides.
Now add the chopped bhindi/okra. Season with salt. Stir and mix very well.
Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and cook on a low heat.
Do check after 4 to 5 minutes a couple of times. Cook the bhindi fry on a low flame till the bhindi is done.
You will have to check after every 4 to 5 minutes so that the bhindi does not get too browned or burnt. Do stir every time when you check the bhindi.
If the bhindi is becoming too browned or getting burnt, then sprinkle 1 to 1.5 tablespoons water all over. Stir, cover and continue to cook bhindi sabzi.
Once the bhindi fry is tender and softened, add the garam masala powder and kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), crushed. Stir and mix well.
Lastly add the chopped coriander leaves. Mix again.
Serve Bhindi Fry hot or warm with chapati or as a side dish with dal-rice.
- You can increase or decrease the amount of spices as per your taste.
- The recipe can be scaled up to make for more servings.
- Make sure that the okra pods are green, fresh and tender.
Nutrition Facts
Bhindi Fry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Sodium 500mg22%
Potassium 353mg10%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 876IU18%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.2mg13%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.1mg6%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1mg5%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg10%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Vitamin E 6mg40%
Vitamin K 30µg29%
Calcium 82mg8%
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 57µg14%
Iron 1mg6%
Magnesium 55mg14%
Phosphorus 66mg7%
Zinc 1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This Bhindi Fry from the archives first published in July 2015 has been updated and republished on June 2024.
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