Bhindi Masala

Ingredients

1lbs Bhindi (Okra)
3 Medium Tomatoes
1 Green Chili, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Ginger Paste
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (jeera)
1 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
Salt To Taste
A Pinch of Asafoetida
3 Tablespoon Oil
Oil for Frying

Bhindi Masala is Okra sauteed with Tomatoes and spices. It is delicious Indian curry which is generally served with chappati or roti

Method:

1. Cut bhindi (Okra) in diagonal pieces.
2. Heat the oil in frying pan and shallow fry bhindi (okra).
3. Keep fried bhindi (okra) aside.
4. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds wait until seeds crack.
5. Add pinch of asafoetida, then add green chili and ginger paste, fry for one minute.
6. Add tomato pieces, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and mix well, cover the pan and cook for a few minutes until tomatoes become soft. Stir if needed to avoid the mixture from sticking to the pan.
7. Add fried bhindi (okra) and mix gently. Keep on heat for two minutes and then remove the pan.
8. Serve hot with chappati or roti.