Dry Okra Stir Fry/ Suka bhindi ki Sabji

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                              Yield : 4
Preparation Time : 10 mins                                                                   Cooking Time : 20 mins

Ingredients:
1 tsp cumins seeds
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp split chickpeas (chana dal)
1 tsp Black lentils (urad dal)
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp grated coconut
5 Byadagi chilies
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
2 tbsp water
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
8 curry leaves
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1/2 tsp tamarind paste
800g bhindi/okra

Method :

For Masala:

1. Heat a pan. Dry roast cumin seeds, and coriander seeds for 1 min.
2. Dry roast split chickpeas, and black lentils for 3 mins. Allow it to cool.
3. Roast asafoetida, turmeric powder, Byadagi chilies, grated coconut and black peppercorns for 1 min.
4. In a blender add all dry roasted ingredients, little water, and tamarind paste. Grind coarsely .
5. Heat a pan. Pour oil. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves for tempering.
6. Now add washed and chopped bhindi. Fry for 2 mins.
7. Add ground masala and salt.
8. Add 3 tbsp of water. Cook until it's done.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves.
10. Serve with rice or Indian Bread.