Charishma's Very Tasty Bhindi Masala

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 tablespoons coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 medium green chili, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 cup oil, to fry ladyfinger
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 kg okra (bhindi)
• 2 tablespoons oil, for seasoning
• 2 medium onions, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a wok.
• 2 once hot, toss in the cumin and mustard seeds. allow to splutter.
• 3 once it stops spluttering, add green chilli and onions. stir-fry on medium heat until browned. remove from heat and keep aside in a plate.
• 4 pour 1/4 cup of oil in the same wok.
• 5 add the chopped okra and stir-fry for a few minutes until cooked and aromatic. this way, the okra will not split while cooking and the dish turns out very tasty.
• 6 remove the okra from heat, once fried and lightly browned.
• 7 add the sauteed onion mixture back to the wok and toss in the fried okra. mix well to combine and allow to cook for a minute on medium heat.
• 8 now, add all the masala {spice} powders and mix well.
• 9 allow to cook for 5 minutes.
• 10 add the chopped tomatoes, mix well and cover the wok. allow the flavours to blend well and the tomatoes to cook until softened. this takes about 7 minutes.
• 11 uncover, add salt and mix well.
• 12 allow to cook for 2 minutes on medium heat.
• 13 remove from flame and serve hot with rotis.
• 14 enjoy!