My hubby loves ladies finger, even If I cook It daily he will be happy. For me more than cooking ladies finger pre work is the one which demands a lot of time – Washing and patting well with a dry cloth or dry in a paper towel for a longtime. These days with my little one running around my legs I find it difficult to do the steps my mother usually does to avoid mushy ladies finger. As I mentioned in my Bhindi Masala, microwave helps me to skip those steps. One day when I had microwaved ladies finger, I thought of giving a try with cooking the entire curry in microwave and it worked.
Ingredients:
Chopped Ladies Finger – 2 cups
Sambar powder/ chilli powder – 1 tsp ( I used Sambar powder)
Coriander Powder – 1/4 tsp
Cumin powder – 1/8 tsp
Rice flour – 1/8 tsp
Asofetida – generous pinch
Curd – 1/2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Oil – 1/2 tbsp
Method:
- In a small bowl combine sambar powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, rice flour, asofetida and salt
- Cut the washed ladies finger into small pieces and place them in a paper towel. In a bowl add oil and ladies finger; mix well
- Microwave them for 3 minutes, take out and add curd. mix well. Microwave for another 3 – 4 minutes till the mushy texture changes
- Add the spice powder mix and combine well
- Microwave for 6 – 8 minutes or till the bhindi cooks well with spice powders flavors well incorporated. Serve it with rice/roti
My Notes:
- Can do tempering separately and add it to the curry but I skipped it
- Curd is optional. Add it of you thinks Okra is very sticky than usual
- Can bake ladies finger instead of using microwave method. Bake it for 375 degree Fahrenheit 20 to 25 minutes if its cut like this. If cut pieces are lengthy baking time changes
- Can add coconut for extra taste during the last minute
- Can cut ladies finger into big pieces, slit and stuff the spice powder
- Can add garam masala, chat masala or any other spice powder of choice
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Okra is a family fav!! Love the microwave version!!
Thanku Sundari:-)
Seems so easy to do in microwave! Does it work the same way if I cut it a little bigger, like about 1/3 of our finger? Or may be should keep it for a little longer?
Thanks Lakshmi:-)yes, bigger size takes little longer time to cook
Wow, so quick and easy! I love okra.:-)
Yes Apsara perfect for busy days:-)
Absolutely wow
Thanku Ritu:-)
I love okra and had no idea it was called ladies finger too. Great recipe!
Thanku Amanda:-)
Lovely okra and this version is sounds good
Thanku Farin:-)
My fav vegetable…Seriously vidya you know my taste..this is for me :)…Loved that you made it in a microwave:)
Lot of Okra lovers in my circle:-) thanku padma
it seems to be good way to tackle down mushy proble ,i have to try it now ,thnx!
Yes it works all time, do try:-)
Simple delicious okra fry! That microwave comes in very handy at times, neatly made Vidya!
Thanku Pa:-)
I love okra ❤
Guess thr r lot of okra fans:-)
Well explained and a thoughtful notes section !
Thanku Homely Aroma:-)
Ladies finger fry in microwave? That sounds interesting V… looks delish ….
Thanku C:-)
Love the photos. Bhindi is one of my favorite veggies. So yummy! now if I can get my kids to eat it 😉
Thanku dear:-)
I would never think to microwave bhindi – what a nice quick way to cook it!
Thanku Sarah:-)
That is a modern twist on cooking Lady’s finger.
Thanku Sridevi:-)
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Thanks for the support:-)
Always a fan of your post
Thanku:-)
Wow!! This looks great and easy to make Vidya!!! I can also have it everyday 😀
Thanku Malar:-)
Simple and tasty. Nothing better than Bhindi Fry and curd rice.
Absolutely Aruna:-) curd rice is my comfort food anything. Thanku:-)
Good one. I usually go for conventional oven method.
Thanks, for a quick version I prefer microwave
Sounds delicious. I love okra and my mom used to make it all the time. It’s has such an unique flavor and texture. Interesting they turn out so well in the microwave.
Glad to know Okra is your fav as well, thanku:-)
Thats okra right, are lady fingers the same? My Mother always dredged in cornmeal and fried it. I think thats a real Southern way of enjoying them. Your microwave methodis simple and quick and looks delicious.
Yes Suzanne okra and ladies finger are same. Sorry I should have mentioned in my post.thanku:-)