Bhindi masala / Vendakkai masala

Ingredients (serves for 2)

Ladys finger (okra / bhindi) - 15 - 20 nos

onion - 1

tomato - 1/2

amchoor powder / dry mango powder - 1/2 tsp

ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp

coriander powder -  1 tsp

garam masala - 1/2 tsp

red chili powder - 3/4 tsp

salt - as needed

cumin seeds - 1 tsp

oil - 2 tsp

Method:

• cut ladys finger to small pieces. chop onion and tomato. Keep it aside.
• heat a vessel with 1 tsp of oil and shallow fry the ladys finger with little salt. Fry till it becomes soft. keep it aside
  
• You can also cook the ladys finger in microwave for 3 - 4 mins instead of shallow frying 
• in the same vessel, add 1 tsp of oil
• add cumin seeds. Once it splutters, add chopped onion and fry till it becomes transparent
  
• add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes off. 
• add the cooked ladys finger pieces and mix well
  
• add dry mango powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, salt and garam masala
  
• mix well for 2 - 3 mins and then add chopped tomato
  
• cook covered for 4 - 5 mins
  
• when the tomatoes become mushy and the masala smell is gone, switch off the flame
• serve as side dish for roti, chappathi or any rice varieties.

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