Lady finger or Okra Curry

Ingredients:

• Okra- 250 gms (Bendakaya)
• Salt- 1 tsp
• Garlic cloves- 1-3 peeled and crushed
• Oil- 3-4 tbsp
• Urad dal- 1 tsp
• Mustard sedds- 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Dry red chilies- 2-3 pieces
• Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp
• Roasted chana dal powder - 2 tbsp

Method:

1. Wash, dry and cut the okra into small pieces.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry rd chilies and asafoetida.
3. As the mustard splatters, add add the cut okra pieces and mix once. Cover with lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add salt and mix again. Keep the heat in simmer and cover with lid. 
5. Once the okra is tender add the crushed garlic and mix. 
6. After a minute, add the roasted chana dal powder and mix again.
7. Remove the lid and let it cook for 3-5 minutes.
8. Turn off the heat and serve with rice or roti.