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Ooty Royal Bhindi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Ooty Royal Bhindi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ooty cooking — Ooty Royal Bhindi brings a royal touch with a classic payasam finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Okra250 g
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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