Stir fry Okra (ladies finger)

Okra /ladies finger as it is popularly known due to its shape resembling the fingers of a lady or bhendi/bhindi as it is known in India . It is a popular vegetable, pretty much versatile and the method of preparation varies across regions. Presenting here a very simple preparation made with ingredients readily available in the kitchen. Goes very well with Roti/Phulka or rice.

INGREDIENTS :

Bhendi/Okra 300 gms

Crushed peanuts 1/2 bowl

Besan/gram flour 1/4 bowl

Oil  2 Tbsp

mustard seeds  1 tsp

Hing powder /Asafoetida  1/2 tsp

turmeric powder 1/2tsp

red chilli powder  1 to 2 tsp

Coriander powder (Dhania powder) 1 tsp

Cumin seed powder (Jeera powder) 1 tsp

Salt to taste

chaat masala to taste (Can be omitted. I add this just coz my daughter likes it)

METHOD:

1. Clean, wash the Bhendi.

2. Cut the bhendi/okra lengthwise into 4 quarters .

3. Heat the kadai/wok.

4. Add the Oil. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds.

5. Let the seeds crackle. Then add the hing powder, turmeric powder and stir in a bit.

6. Add the sliced Bhendi to this and stir well. 

7. Keep stirring occasionally . Do not cover , else bhendi will turn sticky.

8. Once the Bhendi is cooked and crispy , add the rest of the ingredients one by one . 

                                

9. Mix well and stir for another 2 to 5 mins or till the besan gets cooked .

10. Your masala stir fry bhendi is ready. Serve hot with roti/phulka/rice and Enjoy .