Ingredients

• 500 g - Fresh long okra
• 1 - onion, sliced thinly
• 2 - green chillies, slit lengthwise
• 1 inch piece - ginger, grated
• 1 stalk - curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp - cornflour
• 1/2 tsp - amchoor (dry mango powder)
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp - coriander seed (dhania) powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp - cumin & mustard seeds mixed
• 2-3 pinches - asafoetida
• salt to taste
• oil to deep fry and saute

How to Make Fried Bhindi Masala

• Snip off stems of okra. Cut into half lengthwise.
• Sprinkle a little salt and cornflour over them.
• Toss and keep aside.
• Heat oil and deep fry the okra till crisp and done.
• Drain on absorbent paper to soak extra oil.
• Heat a little oil, add cumin/mustard seeds.
• Once they splutter, add asafoetida, curry leaves and ginger.
• Add onions and stir fry till crisp and brown.
• Add green chillies, fried bhindi and take off from fire.
• Add all other masala powders, salt and toss very well.
• Serve hot and crisp with puries, rice or with warmed garlic bread.