Ingredients
250 gms bhindi/ okra /lady's fingers
6 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
2 sprigs of curry leaves
Salt to taste
For the masala paste:
3/4 cup fresh grated coconut
little tamarind
2 tsp urad dal,1/4 tsp coriander seeds, and 4-5 red chillies roasted in 1/2 tsp oil
Grind the above ingredients into a semi coarse masala with little water and keep aside
Procedure
Wash, wipe the bhindis and cut the ends
Slit the bhindis into 4 pieces lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
In a non-stick pan take oil, add mustard, once it crackles add curry leaves and cut bhindis
Add salt to taste and cook with a lid covered, adding little salt
Once the bhindis are cooked add the masala,mix well and cook further for 5-10 mins, till it becomes dry
Serve hot with rice and dal.
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