Kadai Bhindi (Indian style Okra with Bell Peppers)

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This is an authentic Indian-style okra with bell peppers and tomatoes. It is best served with roti (indian bread) or rice. You can adjust the spices according to your taste.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

  • 2 cups okra, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 green chile pepper, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon ginger paste

  • ½ teaspoon garlic paste

  • 1 pinch ground turmeric

  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder

  • 2 cups chopped bell peppers (yellow, green, red)

  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)

  • ½ teaspoon garam masala

Directions

  1. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry okra in the hot oil to reduce the stickiness of the okra yet maintaining the green color, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer fried okra to a paper towel-lined plate.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a separate skillet; cook and stir onion and salt until onion is transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add green chile pepper, ginger paste, garlic paste, and turmeric and cook until onion is evenly coated, about 1 minute.

  3. Stir tomatoes into seasoned onion mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add ground coriander, ground cumin, and cayenne powder; cook and stir until tomatoes are cooked but not completely mashed, about 4 minutes.

  4. Mix bell peppers and cilantro into onion-tomato mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add okra and cook over very low heat for 4 minutes. Sprinkle garam masala over okra.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186 Calories
13g Fat
16g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 622mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 110mg 122%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 587mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.