Bhindi Masala Fry

• 1 pound bhindi /okra/lady finger
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 5 garlic pods crushed
• 3 curry leaves
• 1 pinch asafetida
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon amchur powder
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons oil
• salt as per taste

1. Wash the bhindi and pat it dry before chopping. Dry it with clean cloth or with paper towel. If there is any moisture left, then it will make the okra sticky while cooking.Chop the Bhindi and keep it aside
2. Heat oil in the wide pan
3. Add cumin and mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and asafetida.
4. Now add crushed garlic pods. This will impart garlic flavor to the oil. Stir it for a minute.
5. Add chopped Bhindi. Let it fry for 15 mints. Stir in intervals. Do not cover the pan as it can make the Bhindi mushy. Let it fry till it looks crispy and brown.
6. Now add chopped onions.
7. Once the onions are translucent add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, amchur powder and garam masala powder.
8. Add salt, lime juice and mix everything well.Serve it hot with steam rice or rotis.

bhindi, onion, garlic, curry, asafetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder, lime juice, oil, salt

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Bhindi-Masala-Fry-1648885 (may not work)