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Stir Fried Lady Finger (Okra)

      Lady finger (Okra) is a popular health food because of its high content of fibre ,folate and vitamin C. It is high in antioxidants and also a good source of calcium and potassium. Here is a quick way of making it delicious too.

Ingredients

1.           500 grams fresh and tender Lady Fingers.

2.           6 – 8 tablespoons of mustard oil.

3.           Two medium Onions, approx. weight 200 grams.

4.           ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder.

5.           ½ teaspoon red Chilli powder.

6.           ½ teaspoon Chat masala.

7.           ¼ teaspoon Garam masala.

8.           1 level teaspoon Salt or adjust to your taste.

Method

1.           Wash and pat dry the lady fingers.

2.           Heat the mustard oil in a heavy bottomed aluminium pan on full flame till it smokes and then switch off the gas and let the oil cool for a few minutes.

3.           Chop the lady fingers into ¾ inch pieces.

4.           Turn the gas on medium flame and add the lady fingers to the warm mustard oil.

5.           Stir fry for 5 - 7 minutes and then add the sliced onions ,turmeric powder and red chilly  powder into the same pan and stir fry without covering for about ten minutes or till the lady fingers are cooked but still a little crispy.

6.           Add the Salt, chat masala and garam masala, stir fry for a minute and serve immediately with fresh Chapatis (Roti).