Friday 19 December 2014

Okra or Bhindi

Ingredients:

Okra: 1/2 kg
Onion: 3 medium sized, sliced
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Oil: 1 tbsp
Cayenne: 1/2 tsp
Turmeric: 1/4 tsp
Tomatoe: 1 medium
Green Chillies: 3
Cilantro: 1 tbsp (chopped)
Salt to taste
Lemon







Directions:


  1. Wash the okra, spread on a tea towel and let it dry.
  2. Remove the tail and tops of the okra.
  3. Slice the Okra into 1/4 inch pieces
  4. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion, fry for a couple of minutes on medium high.
  5. Add the cumin seeds to the onion, after a minute add the chopped okras, salt, cayenne and turmeric powder.
  6. Stir fry the okra on low heat till the okra is not slimy.
  7. Blend the tomato with two green chilies and add to the okra.
  8. Cover the pan, and let cook till the okra is tender but not mushy.
  9. Add juice of freshly squeezed lemon.



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