Kadai Bhindi Masala

Recipe halved from here

Ingredients:-

Bhindi / Ladies Finger / Okra- 12 nos
Onion-1 nos medium sized,finely chopped
Tomato puree- from 1 tomato
Tomato-1 big sized,finely chopped
Capsicum-1 big sized cubed (optional)(i didn't add)
Ginger-Garlic paste-2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-2 tsp
Red chillies powder-1 tsp (acc to ur taste)
Green Chillies-finely chopped
Cashew nut- 5 nos (ground to fine paste with little water)
Salt to taste


For seasoning:

Cumin seeds-2 tsp
Oil-1 tsp


Method:-

Grind separately  the tomatoes and cashew into paste.

Cut okras into medium size pieces.Saute them well in oil till the stickiness goes off and is slightly soft .(If u want u deep fry them)

Heat oil in a pan,add the cumin seeds fry for 1 minute.Add the onions and fry its transparent.Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes.

Add the tomatoes and tomato puree,with salt mix well till it become soft and mushy.Fry till the raw smell completely leaves.now add turmeric,red chilli powder,coriander powder and mix well.

After the masalas are well blended with tomatoes and cashew nut paste and fry for a min till oil separates.Add the capsicum and fry in medium flame for a minute.

Now add the sauted okras,adjust spice levels and salt at this stage.Sprinkle water for okras to get cooked well.Keep covered for 2 minutes and switch off.

Serve hot with roti or pulao.

Note:-Adjust water according to the consistency of the gravy or dry you need.