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# Besan Bhindi Recipe
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| **Prep time** | 15 min |
| **Cook time** | 20 min |
| **Total time** | 35 min |
| **Serves** | 3 servings |
## Ingredients
### for masala:
* ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
* 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
* ½ tsp coriander powder
* ¼ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
* 1 tsp aamchur / dry mango powder
* ½ tsp salt
### other ingredients:
* 10 bhindi / okra *(sliced)*
* 3 tbsp oil
* 1 tsp cumin / jeera
* 1 tsp fennel / saunf
* pinch of hing / asafoetida
* 2 tbsp onion *(finely chopped)*
* ½ tsp ginger garlic paste
* 2 tbsp besan / gram flour
* ¼ tsp garam masala
* 1 tbsp coriander leaves *(finely chopped)*
## Instructions
1. firstly, in a small mixing bowl take ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp aamchur and ½ tsp salt.
2. mix well making sure the spices are combined well.
3. now add sliced bhindi and mix well.
4. make sure to coat the spices well and rest for 15 minutes.
5. in a kadai heat 3 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp fennel and pinch of hing.
6. further saute 2 tbsp onion and ½ tsp ginger garlic paste.
7. also saute 2 tbsp besan on low flame for 5 minutes or till the besan turns aromatic.
8. add in prepared bhindi masala mix and saute for a minute.
9. cover and simmer for 10 minutes or till bhindi gets cooked completely.
10. make sure the bhindi turns dark and cooke completely.
11. further add ¼ tsp garam masala and 1 tbsp coriander leaves. mix well.
12. finally, serve besan bhindi masala recipe with rice / roti.
## Step-by-step
firstly, in a small mixing bowl take ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp aamchur and ½ tsp salt.
mix well making sure the spices are combined well.
now add sliced bhindi and mix well.
make sure to coat the spices well and rest for 15 minutes.
in a kadai heat 3 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp fennel and pinch of hing.
further saute 2 tbsp onion and ½ tsp ginger garlic paste.
also saute 2 tbsp besan on low flame for 5 minutes or till the besan turns aromatic.
add in prepared bhindi masala mix and saute for a minute.
cover and simmer for 10 minutes or till bhindi gets cooked completely.
make sure the bhindi turns dark and cooked completely.
further add ¼ tsp **[garam masala](/recipes/homemade-garam-masala-recipe)** and 1 tbsp coriander leaves. mix well.
finally, serve **besan bhindi masala recipe** with rice / [**roti**](/recipes/tandoori-roti-recipe-on-tawa).
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, adjust the spice based on the spice level you are looking for.
* also use tender bhindi more for more rich flavour.
* additionally, roast besan on low flame else the besan turns bitter.
* finally, **besan bhindi masala recipe** taste great when cooked well.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/besan-bhindi-recipe-besan-wali-bhindi/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/besan-bhindi-recipe-besan-wali-bhindi/)
