Bhindi Masala

Ingredients

           

Okra	2 cups
Onion	2
Tomato	2
Green chillies	3
Cumin powder	1 tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Chilli powder	1 tsp
Garam masala	½ tsp
Curd	2 tbsp
Cashew	6
Poppy seeds	2 tsp
Fennel seeds	½ tsp
Salt, oil, cilantro
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp

Method

1. Sauté the onion until translucent and keep aside.
2. Roast poppy seeds and cashew separately and make a paste along with onions.
3. Heat oil in a pan; sauté okra until brown (or) deep fry. Drain them.
4. In the same pan add green chillies and fennel seeds. Add the ground masala and all powders. Sauté till oil comes out.
5. Add tomato and curd. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Add okra and salt. At this stage, add water to the gravy and boil for few minutes.
7. Garnish with cilantro.