LADY FINGER (OKRA) AND TOMATO CURRY

Serves 6 Preparation Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

½ kg tender lady’s finger / Okra, 2 onions chopped finely, a few curry leaves, 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds

2 teaspoons chillie powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 2 medium size tomatoes chopped, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons oil, Salt to taste



Wash the lady’s fingers and dry them well. Cut them into thin rounds and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard. When they splutter add the curry leaves and onions and fry till golden brown. Add the tomatoes, chillie powder, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder and ginger garlic paste and sauté for a few minutes. Now add the lady’s fingers and mix well. Cook on low heat for a few minutes till the lady’s fingers are cooked. Care should be taken not to over cook or they will get smashed.