Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (2024)

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Tawa Bhindi recipe is a tasty twist to a typical Bhindi Fry recipe or Stuffed Bhindi recipe. This Vegetarian Okra Recipe is a Pan fried with Garlic, Chickpea Flour (Besan) and some Indian Spices. Tawa Bhindi is perfectly cooked with no slimy texture of Okra and it gets ready under 15 minutes. It is a simple Vegan Okra side dish and It can be served with Paratha, Roti, Rice or Naan.

Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (1)Lady’s Finger / Okra / Bhindi is a great source of nutrients, It even aids in weight loss, controls blood sugar levels as well as improves digestion.

Okra / Ladies Finger is a staple and is cooked in many ways in Indian cuisines, like Bhindi fry, Bhindi Masala, Ajwaini bhindi, Dahi Bhindi , Bhindi Ki kadhi, Stuffed Bhindi, No Onion No Garlic Bhindi Masala, Maharashtrian Style Bhindi, Aloo Bhindi, Bhindi Do pyaza Etc. In Indian restaurants, Bhindi Masala is one of the popular items on the menu.

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This Tawa Bhindi is a twist to a basic Bhindi Masala Recipe and the ingredients are same as Bharva bhindi. Only thing I changed is Instead of stuffing the Bhindi, I sprinkled the masala on top and cook it for few minutes. Hence it is less time consuming over the traditional way of cooking Stuffed Bhindi / Okra. This particular Vegetarian Bhindi recipe has a dry texture and requires shallow frying followed by mixing Chickpea flour based masala.

Many of us have issues while cooking Bhindi because of the slimy texture it gives off on cooking.

So How to avoid Slimy Bhindi texture?

1 – The key is to choose tender green okra and when you snap the end, it should break off easily.

2 – Don’t stir continuously when sautéing or cooking. Stir very occasionally or just toss them.

3 – Adding teaspoon of lemon juice also helps reduce slime.

4 – Make Sure that you wash Okra / Bhindi properly and pat dry with zero moisture before chopping them.

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I have shown in the video how to cut the Okra for this Easy Tawa Bhindi Recipe.

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5 from 12 votes

Tawa Bhindi recipe

Tawa Bhindi recipe is a tasty twist to a typical Bhindi Fry recipe or Stuffed Bhindi recipe. This Vegetarian Okra Recipe is a Pan fried with Garlic, Chickpea Flour (Besan) and some Indian Spices. Tawa Bhindi is perfectly cooked with no slimy texture of Okra and it gets ready under 15 minutes. It is a simple Vegan Okra side dish and It can be served with Paratha, Roti, Rice or Naan.

Course DInner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Bhindi Fry, Simple Bhindi Masala, Tawa Bhindi, Vegetarian Okra Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 22 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 136kcal

Author Dhwani

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Bhindi / Okra / Ladies finger
  • ¼ cup Besan / Chickpea flour
  • 1 tablespoon Red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon Cumin and coriander powder Dhana-jeera Powder - 2 tablespoon (Coriander powder 1 and ½ tablespoon and cumin powder ½ tbsp)
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 3 tablespoon Crushed Peanut
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic finely chopped
  • 3 + 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • Cilantro / Coriander for garnishing

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the okra with kitchen towel. Chop the top and bottom end. Slit the okra into lengthwise but not cutting it into half. keep it aside.

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  • Take Besan, Red chili powder, salt, Cumin and coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, crushed peanut andGarlic in a big mixing bowl. Mix them very well

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  • Heat 3 tablespoon oil in a Tawa / griddle. Place the Okra. Close the lid and Cook them on a medium to low flame for 5 minutes or until they are tender. Stir in between.

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  • Sprinkle prepared masala. Mix it very well. Add remaining 2 tablespoon oil, Cilantro and lime juice. Let them cook for 2 minutes over medium to low heat.

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  • Your Tawa Bhindi is ready. Serve it hot with Phulka Roti, Paratha or with rice.

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Notes

Use small and tender Okra/bhindi. If it's too long, cut it into half widthwise.

You can make this Bhindi Masala Recipe in a pan too.

Post is updated with Pics and Video.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1525IU | Vitamin C: 30.1mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3.9mg

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    • Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (16)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thank you Asif Pasha !!!

      Reply

  1. Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (17)deeksha says

    looks very nice n tasty.

    Reply

    • Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (18)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks You very much Deeksha!!!! 🙂

      Reply

  2. Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (19)Maya says

    its very tasty

    Reply

    • Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (20)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thank you Maya 🙂

      Reply

  3. Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (21)Ami Kawa says

    Hi dhwani… juz tried ur tawa bhindi.. it came out juz superb.. v tasty.. Thank u v much for d wonderful n easy receipe….

    Reply

    • Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (24)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks, Freda!!

      Reply

  4. Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (25)Avishek Dan says

    Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (26)
    Yummy!

    Reply

    • Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (27)Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks!

      Reply

  5. Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (28)Sneha says

    Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (29)
    Tried this recipe today.. it was awesome !!

    Reply

    • Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (30)Dhwani Mehta says

      Glad to know. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply

  6. Tawa Bhindi Recipe | Bhindi Masala Recipe | Vegetarian Okra recipes (31)Jafar says

    It typically Gujarati receipe. We in North India do not use peanut s In cooking. Nor wecall dhana for corriander seeds

    Reply

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