Bhindi masala

Ingredients:

1/4 kg - okra/ladies finger
1 - onion
1 - tomato
1 tsp - mustard
1 tsp - cumin seeds
1 tbsp - besan flour
1 tbsp - red chilly powder
2 tbsp - coriander powder
1 tsp - garam masala powder
Turmeric powder,
a pinchAsafoetida,
a pinch Ginger,
a small quantityGarlic,
a small quantityCurry leaves,
a small quantity
Salt to taste
Oil for frying


Method:

• Wash and cut ladies finger into 1 inch size.
• Chop onions, tomatoes.
• Make ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds powder and keep other ingredients ready.
• Heat oil in a pan/kadai, splutter mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, besan flour, onions and fry them well.
• Now add tomatoes and mix well.
• Add red chilly powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds powder, salt and asafoetida.
• Finally add okra and mix them well.
• Fry for some 10 minutes.
• Bindi masala is ready to be served.
• It can be served along with rice