LADY’S FINGER/OKRA

Ingredients:

Lady’s finger ½ kg

Dry red chillies 4

Cumin seeds ½ tsp

Coriander seeds 2 tsp

3 cloves of Garlic

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Fenugreek seeds a pinch

Grated coconut ½

Onions 2 (1 onion cut in cubes, finely

chop the other one)

Tamrind extract 1tbsp (soak in warm

water for 15 minutes)

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt

Mustard seeds ½ tsp

Curry leaves 10-12

Method:

                    

                                                           

1.    Wash and wipe the ladies finger using a dry cloth. Make sure that no moisture is left on them. Cut them into 1 inch pieces.

2.    In a blender add red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, turmeric powder, onion (cubes), fenugreek seeds, tamrind extract, little water (don’t add too much) grind into a fine paste, now add coconut, pulse it once so that the coconut gets mixed with the paste.

3.    Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds allow it to crackle, add curry leaves, finely chopped onions sauté till they turn brown.

4.    Now add the ground masala and salt cover and cook for 5 minutes.

5.    Add chopped ladies finger mix it properly with the masala, cook it for 15-20 minutes or till they become tender.

6.    Serve hot with roti or as a side dish.