Bhindi Masala

Bhindi Masala is a simple dish of ladies finger cooked with onion,tomato and other spices.It pairs well with chapathi/roti.

Ingredients:

Ladies finger cut into pieces	1 ½ cups
Onion	1
Tomato	1
Chilli powder	½ tsp
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Garam masala powder	1/2 tsp
Amchur powder	1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves	to garnish
Salt	as needed
Oil	3 tsp

Method:

• Wash the ladies finger and pat them dry.Cut into 1 inch pieces.
• Heat a fry pan with little oil and add the ladies finger,sprinkle little salt and cook for 3-4 mins.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a kadai,add the onions and fry till it turns golden brown.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till tomatoes become soft.Now add all the masala powders,salt and cook well till the raw smell of the masala goes off. 
• Add little water,salt and cook for 2-3 mins.
• Finally add the ladies finger and mix well with the gravy and cook in low flame for 3-4 mins.
• Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve.

Note:

• Frying the ladies finger separately in a pan and adding to the gravy is optional.You can add the ladies finger directly after frying the masala,but I prefer frying separately before adding to the gravy.