Masala Bendakaya/Okra Fry

This is a simple to make Bendakaya/Okra masala fry that needs very lees preparation and can be done in a jiffy. It goes very well as a side dish with rice or Roti. 

Kids loved this fry when I packed in their lunch boxes. So, it's kids approved too.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 20 minutes 

Serves : 2-3

Ingredients:

Onion : 1 chopped 

Bendakaya/Okra/Ladies fingers: 500 gms cut into 1 inch pieces 

Curry Leaves: 1 sprig

Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon 

Coriander powder: 1/2 teaspoon 

Cumin powder: 1/2 teaspoon 

Turmeric: 1/2 teaspoon 

Salt to taste 

Tempering:

Chana Dal/ Senagapappu: 1 teaspoon 

Urad Dal/Minappappu: 1 teaspoon 

Mustard Seeds/Aavalu: 1 teaspoon 

Cumin seeds/jeera : 1/2 teaspoon 

Asafoetida/hing : a pinch 

Method:

Heat oil in a pan and add all ingredients listed under for tempering except Hing and fry until the seeds are golden  brown and the others splatter, which should be 1-2 minutes. Add hing and curry leaves, fry for 30 seconds. 

Add onion and fry till they turn translucent. Now add okra pieces and turmeric. Fry on simmer for 15 -18 minutes.

Add all the spices and fry for 2 minutes and turn off the stove.

Serve hot with rice or Roti.