Bhindi Masala

Other name - Bhindi tomato masala

Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Serves: 3 to 4

Ingredients

1. Bhindi / Ladys finger - 250 gms
2. Tomatoes (finely chopped) - 3 medium sized
3. Thick tamarind extract - 1/4 cup
4. Sambhar powder - 1 tsp
5. Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
6. Salt - to taste
7. Water - 3/4 cup

For seasoning

1. Vegetable oil - 1/2 tbsp
2. Sesame oil - 1/2 tbsp
3. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
4. Asafoetida powder - 1/4 tsp
5. Curry leaves - few

Method

1. Wash; pat dry bhindis & chop them in to half inch pieces.
2. Heat oil in a wok, add mustard seeds & let it splutter.
3. Add asafoetida powder, curry leaves & saute for few sec.
4. Add chopped bhindi pieces, salt & stir fry in high flame for about 3 min.
5. Cover with lid & cook for another 3 min until crisp.
6. Add finely chopped tomato, sambhar powder, red chilly powder; cover with lid & cook for 3 min.
7. Add tamarind extract, water; adjust salt; cover & cook for another 4 to 6 min.
8. Serve hot with chapathis, phulkas and rotis.