Pungent Okra Curry ( Okra = Bhindi )

Ingredients :

500g fresh tender okra , cut into 2 inch pieces

2 medium size onion, finely chopped

2 small tomatoes , finely chopped

2 green chillies chopped

1 tsp garlic paste

1 tsp mustard powder

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp red chilly powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 tablespoon oil

Salt as per taste


Method:

• Mix garlic paste, mustard powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilly powder and turmeric powder in a small bowl with water to make a thick paste and keep it aside


• Heat oil in a pan


• Add cumin seeds to the oil and let it splutter


• Now add green chillies and onion and fry till golden brown


• Add the paste kept aside in the bowl and fry till brown


• Now add chopped tomatoes and salt to the fried paste and fry till tomatoes become soft


• Add okra and fry till it becomes soft


• Now add water and cook on low heat for 10 mins till it appears cooked.


• Serve hot with rice or parathas