MASALA BHINDI/ OKRA/ LADY'S FINGERS

Ingredients:-

·        500gms bhindi/okra/lady’s fingers

·        1 large onion

·        1-2 tomatoes

·        Garam masala

·        Oil

·        Salt

·        Turmeric powder

·        Paprika/ red chilli powder

·        Mustard seeds

·        Coriander

Preparation:-

·        Clean and cut the bhindi into long pieces of about 2-2 ½ inches. Make vertical cuts along these pieces but do not halve them.

·        Fry these pieces of bhindi in hot oil till they are cooked half way through. Keep them on a kitchen towel to drain off excess oil.

·        Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a pot. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

·        Add chopped onion and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and sauté till they are completely cooked.

·        Put a pinch of turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon of garam masala and paprika each.

·        Add the fried bhindi/okra/lady’s fingers to the pot and add salt to taste.

·        Take the pot off the stove and add finely chopped coriander.

·        Serve hot with phulka/roti.