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Bhindi Masala / Okra & Onions Stir Fry - Instant Pot

Published August 21, 2017 Updated March 3, 2022 By Meeta Arora 57 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Bhindi Masala
Bhindi Masala

Bhindi Masala / Okra Stir Fry in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. A North Indian favorite - Okra cooked with onions, tomato, garlic and spices. Perfectly cooked with no slimy texture of okra. And guess what, ready in less than 20 minutes.

Okra Bhindi Masala Instant Pot Pressure Cooker 1

You can also call this okra recipe - Pyaaz waali Bhindi.   Bhindi do pyaza, which is a popular dish in restaurants just means okra with double the quantity of onions.  "do" means two in hindi and "pyaz" means onions.

There are many ways to prepare okra.  You can fry it or oven roast it.  You can make it as a stir fry or make it as a curry.  Another way is to air fry stuffed okra, and have it as an appetizer with mint chutney.  Here are three more ways to make okra - Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Fried Okra), Bharwa Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) & Oven Roasted Bhindi Masala.

Today I am sharing the simple okra with onions recipe made in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker.  Okra cooks very quickly, hence we cook it on low pressure for only couple of minutes.  This Bhindi Masala can be served with yogurt raita or lentil curry along with roti / naan.

How to make Bhindi Masala in Instant Pot 

Fresh okra is best for this recipe, but you can use frozen okra when in a hurry.   If using fresh okra, you want to wash it, and dry it completely before cutting.  Too much moisture, makes the okra slimy and that is something no one likes.

Cut the okra in small equal size pieces and slice the onions.  Heat oil in the instant pot and saute cumin seeds and garlic in it.  Then add the sliced onions and saute for a few minutes till they slightly change color.  

Now add the chopped tomato, spices, okra and a little water.  Give it a good stir and close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position.  

Change the instant pot setting to cook on manual or pressure cook with low pressure for 2 minute.  (On the Instant Pot DUO-60, you press the manual mode, then pressure to change the pressure setting).

steps to make bhindi in instant pot

One important thing is to add something tangy to the okra.  Tanginess helps to remove the slime from okra.  I added tanginess with tomato and dry mango powder or amchur.  You can add lemon juice if you don't have dry mango powder.

This is it!  Now when you open the instant pot, okra masala will be ready.  Give it a gentle stir and serve with roti, naan or parathas, along with a side of yogurt made in the instant pot.

Okra Bhindi Masala Instant Pot Pressure Cooker 3

To make this recipe on stove top, check recipe notes.

Try out the Bhindi Masala and let me know how it turned out.  You can also check out other Indian veggie recipes -

  • Bell Pepper & Potato Stir Fry
  • Green Beans and Potato Stir Fry
  • Saag Paneer
  • Aloo Gajar Matar
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Okra Bhindi Masala Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Bhindi Masala / Okra Stir Fry

Meeta Arora
A North Indian favorite Okra Stir Fry in the instant pot. Okra cooked with onions, tomato, garlic and spices. 
4.76 from 50 votes
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Servings: 2
Calories: 194
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely diced
  • 1 Onion medium sliced
  • 1 Tomato medium chopped
  • 1 lb Okra (Bhindi) cut into equal ½-1" pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Water

Spices

  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne or Red Chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mango powder (Amchur)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat the instant pot in saute mode and add oil to it.  Add cumin seeds, garlic and saute for 30 seconds. 
  • Add the sliced onion and saute for 3 minutes. 
  • Add chopped tomato, spices, okra and water. Mix well.  (If your instant pot is prone to burn or if using an 8qt instant pot, add additional 2 tablespoons of water)
  • Hit cancel and close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position. Start the instant pot in Manual or Pressure cook mode for 2 minutes at low pressure.  
  • When the instant pot beeps, hit cancel and do a quick pressure release.   
  • Stir the okra gently.  Leave open for 5 mins before eating.   

Notes

  • It is possible the instant pot may not come to pressure, but the okra is still cooking and will be ready in 2 minutes. 
  • If you don't have amchur, you can use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • On the Instant Pot DUO-60, you press the manual mode, then pressure to change the pressure setting. 
  • To make this bhindi masala on stove top in a pan, follow the same steps.  In place of pressure cooking, cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.  Then open and cook on medium-low flame for 10 more minutes.  
 

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 26.5gProtein: 6gFat: 7.6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1186mgPotassium: 945mgFiber: 9.5gSugar: 7.4gVitamin A: 3750IUVitamin C: 90.8mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 2.3mg
Keyword bhindi, okra instant pot
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  1. Monica says

    June 24, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    Love this recipe and will definitely make it again. I used a bag of frozen okra (and did not thaw it). Asides from that, followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. Bhindis were not mushy. Thanks for the yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • Piping Pot Curry says

      June 27, 2022 at 11:31 am

      Hi Monica - So happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing it back 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jasmine says

    March 13, 2022 at 1:37 pm

    Can I use frozen okra in the recipe?

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    • Meeta Arora says

      March 16, 2022 at 7:54 pm

      Hi Jasmine - I have not tried with frozen bhindi. I would defrost it, then remove extra moisture and use it in the recipe. I would love to hear how it turns out if you try.

      Reply
  3. Akshara says

    December 02, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Tried this today in the IP and followed your instructions to the T! What a life saver this recipe is.. no more cooking okra for 30+ mins in an open pan! Thank you Meeta!!! ❤️

    Reply
    • Meeta Arora says

      December 02, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      Hi Akshara - So glad to hear you you liked the okra recipe!

      Reply
  4. Raeanne says

    November 04, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    Does cooking the okra (bhindi) in the instant pot keep it from getting slimy? Even when you say "mix well?" I would have to use frozen okra, but I always defrost it first.

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    • Meeta Arora says

      November 09, 2021 at 11:01 am

      I have included some tips, so that the okra does not become slimy. You want to mix such that the spices are mixed with the okra. Especially the sour ingredients such as tomato and dry mango powder. You can also make this recipe in a pan. I have included details in the recipe notes.

      Reply
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