Ingredients

• 2 capsicums
• 10-12 lady's finger (okra)
• 3-4 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp - coconut, scraped
• 1 tsp - gram flour
• 1 tsp - lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp - sugar
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp - oil
• 1/4 tsp - cumin & mustard seeds mixed
• 2-3 pinches of asafoetida
• 1/8 tsp - turmeric powder

How to Make Capsicum and Okra Vegetable

• Wash and wipe the okra. Cut into 1/2" slices.
• Wash and wipe the capsicums and chop them into quarters and halve them.
• Remove seed heads and stalks. Do not remove all seeds.
• Heat oil in a heavy pan.
• Add okra slices and fry till they are bright and tender.
• Drain and keep aside. Add seeds and allow them to splutter.
• Add asafoetida, capsicum, chillies, and turmeric.
• Stir fry till the capsicum is tender (3-4 minutes).
• Add gram flour and salt, and stir till the capsicum is well-coated.
• Add fried okra, salt, lemon juice, and sugar.
• Stir for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with grated coconut.
• Serve hot with bread, paratha, or chapati.