Ingredients

• 1/2 lb - Bhindi (Okra) cut in 2 inch pieces
• 2 - red onions sliced long
• 4 tbsp - tomato puree
• 3 tbsp - white sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp - saunf
• 7-8 - curry leaves
• 1 tbsp - red chilli powder
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp each - Dhania and Jeera powder
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbsp - cooking oil
• 1/2 cup - butter milk

How to Make Pancharathan Bhindi

• Microwave the bhindi (do not add water or salt) for about 7 mins (if you do not have a microwave, wipe the bhindi dry and fry in wide pan).
• In a frying pan, heat oil, add saunf, then add onions and fry till onions are golden brown and soft.
• Add tomato puree and fry for some time.
• To this, add sesame seeds, curry leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric, dhania and jeera powder. Stir and mix.
• Then add the bhindi to this mixture, add some salt, cover and cook for 2 mins.
• Add some buttermilk, mix thoroughly, and simmer for 2 mins.
• Serve hot with rice or roti.