🌶️ Spicy Okra with Onions (Pyaz Wali Bhindi)

📝 Ingredients:

• 500 g fresh okra (bhindi)

• 3 medium onions

  • 1 finely chopped

  • 2 sliced lengthwise (thin slices)

• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced

• 4 fresh green chilies

• 1 tbsp ginger paste

• 1 tbsp garlic paste

• Salt to taste

• ½ tsp red chili powder (or to taste)

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• A pinch of turmeric powder

• 1 tbsp ghee (optional)

• A pinch of garam masala

• Fresh coriander for garnish

• Cooking oil (as needed)

👩‍🍳 Method:

Step 1: Prepare the Okra

Wash 500 g okra thoroughly and let it dry completely (this helps reduce sliminess).
Cut each okra into 2–3 pieces.

Step 2: Fry the Base

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and fry until golden brown.

Step 3: Add Ginger & Garlic

Add 1 tbsp ginger paste and 1 tbsp garlic paste.
Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until aromatic.

Step 4: Add Tomatoes & Spices

Add:

• 3 sliced tomatoes

• 4 fresh green chilies

• Salt to taste

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• A pinch of turmeric

Cook and stir-fry for about 15 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the mixture becomes well combined.

Step 5: Add Sliced Onions

Add 2 medium onions sliced lengthwise.
Stir-fry for another 5 minutes.

Step 6: Cook the Okra

Add the chopped okra and stir-fry for a few minutes.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

Step 7: Final Touch

Remove the lid.
Add 1 tbsp ghee (optional) for extra flavor.
Sprinkle a pinch of garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander.

       (Recipe by Nadia Shahid)