Mar 24, 2007

Bindi Masala


Ingredients:


Chopped Ladies Finger (Okra) - 2 Cups (Or use one packet of frozen okra)

Onion - 2 medium (Chopped)

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Dhania Powder - 1 teaspoon

Cumin Powder - 1 teaspoon

Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Salt

Little Ginger Garlic Paste (Optional)

Oil for Seasoning


Method:


Heat Oil in a Kadai and Add the Ginger Garlic Paste.


Add the chopped onions and fry until the onions turn light brown.


Add the Chopped Okra. Stir and Keep it on Low heat until the Okra is 3/4th Cooked.


Add all the Masala except Salt.


Do not stir too much as the Okra will become mushy.


Fry until the Okra is slightly roasted. Add the Salt and give a stir.


PS: When the Okra becomes sticky while cooking. Do not stir. Keep in in Low heat for some time.


Bindi Masala can be served warm as a side for Soft Chapathis/Phulkas.