Okra Stir Fry

          This is a simple and a quick homemade style okra (Lady finger) curry with some potatoes and mint thrown in. This dry preparation is a great side dish to be enjoyed either with rice or chapatis. The addition of mint leaves enhances the flavor and is finished off with a sprinkling of some toasted sesame seeds. So do give it a try by following a step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 500 gms. bhindi (okra), chopped
• 1-2 potatoes, chopped
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• 2  tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. coriander-cumin powder
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds 
• 2 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped

          Heat oil in a non-stick pan and temper with cumin seeds. After it stops spluttering, add the asafoetida and potatoes. Sauté till light brown.

          Add the chopped okra, green chilies, salt, turmeric powder and coriander-cumin powder. Stir fry, covered, on a low flame. Stir at intervals. 

          When done, add the mint leaves and sesame seeds. Give it a toss and serve as a side dish with any Indian bread or rice.

                       Heat oil in a non-stick pan & temper with cumin seeds. Then add hing
                       & potatoes. Saute till light brown.

                        Add chopped okra, green chilies, salt, turmeric powder & coriander
                        -cumin powder. Stir fry, covered, on a low flame. Stir at intervals. 

                          When done, add the mint leaves & sesame seeds. Give it a toss.

                            Serve as a side dish with any Indian bread or rice.