Bhindi (Okra) Subzi

Ingredients:

1lb Okra 

1/2 Yellow onion (thinly sliced)

1/2 small Tomato (chopped) (optional)

3/4tsp Cumin seeds

1/2tsp Mustard seeds

3/4tsp Amchur powder (dry mango powder)

1/4tsp Turmeric powder

1/2tsp Red chilli powder

1/4 cup plain Yogurt

1tbsp Oil

Salt

How to:

• Wash, dry and cut the okra into 1" pieces and keep aside.

• Heat oil in a skillet, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add cumin seeds, followed by onions.

• Saute the onions until tender, add turmeric powder and continue sautéing for 3-4 mins.

• Then add the okra, mix well and cook along with salt and chilli powder for 8-10 mins in a medium flame. (Stir every 2 mins to avoid burning at the bottom.)

• When the stickiness is all gone and the okra starts browning, add amchur powder, give it a quick mix,

• Now, add the yogurt, stir and cook for a min or until the yogurt is all absorbed.

• Then add the tomatoes and cook with lid closed for 2-3 mins. (Adding tomatoes gives nice color to the dish.)

Switch off and serve hot with chapathi or steamed rice.