Bindi (Okra) Masala

Okra is low in calories and is a good source nutrients including vitamin B6, vitamin C, thiamin, fiber, calcium, and folic acid. It is recommended for pregnant woman for it is rich in folic acid which is essential in the neural tube formation of the fetus. Below is a way of cooking this tasty vegetable.

Cooking time: 20 mins

Ingredients:
Okra : 1/2 Kg (1.2 Lb) (cut into 1 inch piecies or whole baby okra)
Onion : 2 (medium size cut into thin slices)
Tomatoes: 2 (chopped)
Chilly powder: ½ tsp
Coriander seeds: 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
Oil: 3 tsp
Coriander leaves
Salt to taste


Method:
Fry the onions in a deep pan with 2 spoons of oil till they turn brown
Add the diced tomatoes and mix well
Add chopped okra into the pan, add some water and fry them till they are half cooked.
Dry roast all the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and grind them
Add the ground powders, chilly powder and salt to the cooked okra
Simmer mixture on low heat for about 10 mins or till the excess water is removed
Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve it hot with roti or rice