Thenu’s Kitchen

Makes just 1 serving.

• Wash and dry about 20 Okras (lady’s finger)
• Remember to cut off the head and tail
• Slit them lengthwise
• In a hot pan add little oil
• When the oil is hot enough put 1/2tsp of cumin seeds
• When the seeds crackle, saute the okras until they get tender
• Cover and cook. Stir occasionally. Add salt per taste
• When the okras are about half done, add 1/2tsp turmeric powder
• Add 1tsp coriander powder, 1/2tsp chilly powder, 1/4tsp amchur powder
• Stir so the spices aren’t burnt
• Sprinkle drops of water as and when needed
• Cover and cook until the spices are not smelling raw
• Finally add 0.5 tbsp of besan (chana powder) and 1/4tsp of pepper
• Stir for 3 more mins. Again sprinkle water, cover, cook,stir every now and then
• Garnish with cilantro and serve with any roti or curry