Bhindi Masala Recipe

Ingredients:
Bhindi/Okra - 500 gms, cut into 3 inch pieces
Tomato - 2, roughly chopped
Onion - 2, sliced
Green chillies - 3, slit
Saunf - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Garlic - 1 tsp, grated
Ginger - 1 tsp, grated
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Coriander - 3 tbsp, finely chopped
Oil for frying bhindi
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Fry the bhindi in hot oil till brown.
2. Drain excess oil on paper napkins and set aside.
3. Fry fennel and cumin seeds in 2 tbsp oil for 30 seconds.
4. Now add sliced onions and ginger and garlic and fry for 3 minutes till light brown.
5. Add chopped tomato, slit green chillies, red chilli powder and salt.
6. Cook covered on low heat until tomatoes become soft.
7. Add a little water to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan.
8. Add the fried bhindi and garam masala and toss gently. Cook for 2 minutes.
9. Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.