KADAI BHENDI

INGREDIENTS::

Okra/Bendakayalu                        500 gms

Onion                                         1(big chopped)

Tomatoes                                    3

Bell pepper                                   1

Green chilies                                2

Coriander leaves                           few

Cashew nuts                                8-10

Coriander powder                        1 tsp

Cumin powder                             1 tsp

Ginger-garlic paste                       1 tsp

Turmeric                                     1/4 tsp

Garam masala                              3/4 tsp

Salt                                             as needed

Oil                                              3 tsp(adjust)

PROCEDURE::

1)Nip the okra/Bendakayalu  and then cut them to bit size.

Now pat dry them and fry in oil to reduce the stickiness but don't let them change the color.Keep aside.

Grind the tomatoes and cashew nuts together.Make fine paste.

               

       

2) Heat oil in a pan then add the mustard seeds , let them splutter then add the cumin seeds.

Add the onion ,green chilies ,let them turn transparent .Add the ginger-garlic paste,tumeric and salt. Saute for 1 minute.

3)Now add the tomato paste cook for 1 minute,then add the coriander powder,cumin powder, chilly powder mix well and then cook for 4-5 minutes so that the tomato paste gets cooked.

4)Now add the chopped bell pepper/capsicum saute for 2-3 minutes

Add the fried okra/bendakayalu and coriander leaves,cook for 4 minutes in low flame until the okra gets cooked. 

Finally add the garam masala to it . Turn off heat.

                         SERVE WITH STEAMED RICE OR ROTI