Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - chopped okra (take off the ends, cut them once lengthwise and then into 1/2 inch slices width wise)
• 2 - medium yams - peeled and diced to 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 - medium onion - chopped
• 2 tbsp - olive oil
• 1 inch stick cinnamon
• 2-3 - cardamoms
• 1-2 - dry red chillies
• 3 - sprigs curry leaves
• 1 tsp - pepper powder
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 2 tbsp - coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - mango powder
• 1/2 tsp - garlic powder or 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp - garam masala
• Peppercorns in a pepper-mill
• Salt to taste

How to Make Yam Okra Pepper Fry

• Dry roast the okra until you can't see any slime. Set aside.
• In the same pan, heat the oil and fry onions to light brown.
• Add the whole spices - red chillies, cardamom and cinnamon, and some fresh ground pepper and fry well.
• Add the powder spices and fry well (add little water if its burning at the bottom).
• Add the yams and stir cook for 30 secs, add 1/4 cup water, cover and cook on medium-flame till done (not too soft).
• Open-cook on medium heat to dry it out completely.
• Add the okra, curry leaves and top off with some freshly crushed peppercorns.
• Serve with rotis/naans or some dal-rice.