Bhindi Aloo (Okra with Potatoes) is a comforting, flavorful dish, and this classic combo can be made in countless ways, from lightly spiced to bold and fiery. In this spicy version, the star ingredient is dry mango powder (amchur), which adds a subtle tang. Combined with everyday spices, the gentle heat and slight tartness make each bite of this side dish irresistibly delicious.
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Why will you love this recipe?
- A must-try for okra lovers: Spicy, flavorful, and packed with irresistible taste in every bite.
- Unique, tangy flavor: The addition of dry mango powder (amchur) or tava fry masala brings a delicious brightness that sets this version apart.
- Simple ingredients, big results: You only need a handful of everyday spices to create something exceptional.
- Versatile pairing: Enjoy it with rotis, wheat bread, or a bowl of steamed rice; this dish complements them all.
- Quick and reliable: Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a satisfying side without the fuss.
Ingredients you will need
- Okra slit and cut lengthwise preferred, but you can also cut into 1-inch lengths and have no slits. They should be washed and dried well before cutting.
- Veggies: diced onions, potatoes cut lengthwise, slit green chilies, chopped coriander leaves, and optionally diced tomatoes (you can skip the tomatoes if you prefer, since the dish already gets its tang from amchur or tava fry masala).
- Ginger garlic paste
- Spices - red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin, garam masala (optional), and asafoetida (optional). Use either amchur (dry mango) powder or store-bought tava fry masala.
- Salt to taste and oil.
How to make Bhindi Aloo?
Start by heating oil in a pan and adding cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter. Add asafoetida(optional), onions, and green chilies, then sauté until the onions soften.
- Step 1: In a pan, heat oil, add cumin, garlic, and green chilies.
- Step 2: Add chopped onions and sautee.
Mix in the ginger-garlic paste and cook briefly. Next, add the spice powders-turmeric, chili, coriander, and dry mango (amchur) or tava fry masala, depending on what you are using.
- Step 3: Add ginger-garlic paste and mix in until the raw smell goes away.
- Step 4: Add the spices.
If using, stir in the diced tomatoes and let them soften. Combine well, then add the potatoes and fry for 2-3 minutes to coat them in the spices. Add the okra and sauté until everything is well mixed. Season with salt, cover, and cook on low heat.
- Step 5: Add chopped tomatoes and let them soften.
- Step 6: Add bhindi(okra) and potatoes and mix well.
Be sure to open the lid occasionally and give it a gentle stir to prevent the okra from becoming slimy or overcooked. Once the vegetables are tender, sprinkle a little garam masala (check here how to make homemade garam masala) for added aroma and flavor (optional).
Finish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with Rotis or phulkas, or steamed rice, and pair it with mashed eggplants made using the baingan bharta recipe
- Step 7: Cook covered on low flame and stir occasionally, add chopped coriander leaves.
- Step 8: Bhindi aloo is ready.
Useful Tips
- To keep okra from turning slimy, wash it well and dry it thoroughly with a paper towel before cutting. Moisture is the main cause of sliminess, so make sure the okra is completely dry.
- Cut the okra into 1-2 inch pieces, and if you prefer, make a small slit on the top. This helps the spices seep in while cooking, though you can also leave them whole if you like.
- The potatoes are optional; feel free to omit them and prepare a simple, delicious okra-only stir fry with spices like the recipe for asparagus stir fry or cabbage thoran.
- Use amchur powder or tava fry masala sparingly to add just the right amount of tang. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount or skip the tomatoes altogether, as they can add to the tanginess.
- Garam masala is optional as well. It adds a lovely depth and aroma, but you can leave it out if you prefer a cleaner, more straightforward flavor.
If you loved this dish, you may also love Cauliflower and Potatoes with spices, which is also a great side dish with rotis and rice.
For more recipes with potatoes, do check vegetarian malai kofta, veggie cutlet with beetroot, instant pot quinoa pulav, poha recipe aloo, sabudana vada recipe in air fryer, and sabudana khichdi recipe.
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Aloo Bhindi
Ingredients
- 1 lb okra slit and cut lengthwise ( about an inch size)
- ½ onion chopped finely
- 1 large potato cut lengthwise
- 1 tomato diced (optional)
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chillies
- 1 tsp chilly powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp amchur (dry mango) powder or Tava Fry masala
- 1 bunch coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 pinch asafoetida
- ¼ tsp garam masala (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a deep bottomed pan
- Add cumin seeds and let it splutter
- Add asafoetida, onions and green chillies and sautée for a while
- Add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- Add all the spiced powders turmeric, chilly, coriander and dry mango (amchur) powders
- Add diced tomatoes and cook well (optional)
- Mix it well, add the potatoes fry for about 2 to 3 minutes
- Next Add okra, fry it for a while until combined wellAdd salt to taste
- Close the lid and cook on low steam
- Make sure to open the lid and keep stirring in between so that it does not get slimy and overcooked
- After it is cooked, sprinkle garam masala(optional)Add chopped coriander leaves
- Serve with Rotis or phulkas or rice! Enjoy 🙂
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This was so delicious! I'm always looking for new ways to make okra--loved it!
That bhindi aloo was a perfect, flavorful side dish! The okra was tender and not slimy at all.
Such a beautifully balanced dish! The spices and the touch of amchur give it the perfect tangy kick. Every bite is so comforting and full of flavor!
My friend gave me a bag of okra and this was a perfect recipe for it. Very flavorful and easy to make.
Great recipe! Simple easy to follow directions and something the whole family loved!
This was a really good side dish..I loved the flavors and how filling it was!
Simple, flavorful, and comforting. I didn't have asafoetida, but it still turned out great. Thanks for the tasty recipe.