Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare and Fry Okra

   Turn on the flame to medium. Take a frying pan and add 1/4 cup of cooking oil. Let the oil heat. Add 1/2 kg of fully washed okra (lady finger/bhindi), cut with both corners removed, to the pre-heated oil. Fry well, continuously stirring on medium flame, until the stickiness of the okra is completely removed, which should take about 3-4 minutes. Once done, keep the pan aside.

2. 2.Prepare the Masala Base

   Take a karahi and add the remaining 1/4 cup of cooking oil. Add 4 medium thin-chopped onions and fry them on high flame until they turn golden in color. This should take about 1 minute. Add 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste and mix well. Continue frying for 1 minute on medium flame.

3. 3.Add Spices and Cook

   Add 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt (or to taste), 1 tsp chaat masala, 1 tbsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder. Add 3-4 tbsp of water gradually and mix well. Cook the mixture for 2 minutes on medium flame. Add another 2-3 tbsp of water and stir for 1 minute on medium flame, ensuring the water dries out.

4. 4.Incorporate Tomatoes and Yogurt

   Add 2 medium tomatoes (pureed) and mix well, continuously stirring. Add 1/4 glass of water and cover the karahi. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. After 3 minutes, uncover and stir well. Make sure to cook until the water dries. Add 2 tbsp of whisked yogurt and mix well, stirring continuously.

5. 5.Simmer the Masala

   Cover the karahi again and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium flame, or until the oil rises to the surface of the masala. After 3 minutes, uncover it.

6. 6.Combine Okra with Masala

   Add the previously fried okra to the cooked masala and mix well. Keep stirring for 1 minute on medium flame. Add 1/2 glass of water and mix and stir well. Continue cooking for 1 minute on medium flame. Turn off the flame.

7. 7.Final Simmer and Garnishing

   Cover the karahi and let it cook for 5 minutes on low flame. After 5 minutes, uncover it. Add 2 big thick-chopped green chillies and 2 pinches of garam masala. Give it a good mix. Cook for 1 minute on medium flame. Turn off the flame.

8. 8.Serve Bhindi Shorba

   Dish out the perfectly cooked Bhindi Shorba into a big bowl. Garnish with fresh coriander as required. Your delicious Masala Bhindi Shorba is now ready to serve hot.