How do I stop bhindi being slimy?

Wash and dry it fully before cutting, cook on higher heat uncovered, and add a little amchur or lemon.

Yes — aloo bhindi is a popular variation.

Bhindi Masala

Name: Bhindi Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 400 g Okra (bhindi), sliced; 2 medium Onions, sliced; 1 medium Tomato, chopped; 1 tbsp Coriander, chilli, amchur; 1 tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Anveshan Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil

Crisp-tender okra sautéed with onion and spices, cooked non-slimy in Anveshan Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time30 min

Ingredients

Okra (bhindi), sliced
Onions, sliced
Tomato, chopped
Coriander, chilli, amchur
Salt
💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.

How to Make Bhindi Masala

1
Wash and dry the bhindi completely, then slice (dry bhindi is the key to no sliminess).
2
Sauté the bhindi in the Anveshan Groundnut Oil on medium-high until it loses its stickiness; remove.
3
In the same oil, sauté onions until golden, add tomato and spices.

Tips for the Best Bhindi Masala

✓Dry the okra thoroughly and cook on higher heat — moisture causes sliminess.
✓Don't cover the pan while cooking bhindi.

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