Kadai Bhindi (Indian Style Okra With Bell Peppers)

Name: Kadai Bhindi (Indian Style Okra With Bell Peppers)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
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; 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste; 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste; 1 pinch ground turmeric; 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder; 2 cups chopped bell peppers (yellow, green, red); 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander); 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Servings: persons

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
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
2 cups chopped bell peppers (yellow, green, red)
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala

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.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed, 2 cups okra, cut into bite-size pieces, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Kadai Bhindi (Indian Style Okra With Bell Peppers) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!