bhindi masala

Ingredients

• Ladyfingers (bhindi)
  500 grams
• Oil 
  4 tablespoons
• Cumin seeds
  1/2 teaspoon
• Onions sliced
  2 large
• Green chillies slit
  3-4
• Red chilli powder
  1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder
  1 tablespoon
• Turmeric powder
  1/2 teaspoon
• Salt
• Dry mango powder (amchur)
  2 teaspoons

Method

Step 1

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Wash and dry the bhindi or wipe with a wet cloth. Cut both the ends and cut into two inch long pieces. Slit the pieces horizontally without cutting them into two.

Step 2

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Heat the oil in a kadai and add the cumin seeds. When they change colour, add the onions and saute till light golden. Add the green chillies and saute for half a minute.

Step 3

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Add the bhindi and sprinkle the red chilli, coriander and turmeric powders. Mix well. Cook covered over low heat stirring occasionally.

Step 4

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Add the salt and amchur. When the bhindi is almost cooked, increase the heat and cook for two minutes.