Ingredients:
Bhindi / Okra - 500 gms
Salt as per taste
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Dried Red Chillies - 5
Cumin Seeds - 2 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs

For Tempering:
Oil - 1 tblsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Red Chilli - 1, broken

Method:
1. Wash the bhindi and dry.
2. Cut a slit lengthwise, ensuring the segment do not separate.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the dried red chillies, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
4. Fry over low heat.
5. Add salt and turmeric powder.
6. Grind to a fine powder.
7. Stuff the slit bhindi's with this powder.
8. Heat oil for tempering in a pan.
9. Add the tempering ingredients and fry over moderate heat.
10. Add the bhindi and saute gently for 2 minutes.
11. Lower heat, cover pan and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, till bhindi is tender.
12. Serve hot with rice.