bendi fry

Ingredients

. 1 1/2 lbs Okra
. 1 Medium sized onion cut lengthwise
. 3 green chillies slit
. 1 tsp of amchur powder or 2 tsp of lemon juice
. 2 tsp Sambhar powder
. 1 tsp turmeric powder
. seasonigs, cumin,mustard,urad dal, curry leaves
. 1 tbsp oil

Method

. Wash the okra and let them dry or pat dry then slit them in half and cut into lenghtwise strips.
. In a saute pan heat half tbsp oil, add the urad dal when they start to brown add the cumin and mustard seeds, when they start to pop add the onion and saute till they turn brown. Add the green chillies.
. Now add the turmeric powder, salt and amchur powder and mix welll.
. Add the cut okra and mix them well.
. Lower the flame and let the okra cook, the okra start to turn a dark green when they are cooked. Do not over toss the okra they get more slimy.
. Now add the remaining oil, check for salt add the sambhar powder and let them cook for a few more minutes.