Spicy Bhindi

Ingredients 

• 1/2 kilogram ladyfingers (bhindi)
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 inch ginger piece, finely chopped
• 3-4 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur)
• 2 teaspoons red chilli powder

Method

1. Cut head and tail of ladyfingers. Cut each into two or three pieces depending on the size.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. As they begin to change colour add onion, ginger and green chillies. Stir-fry till onion turns pinkish.
3. Add fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds and mix well. Continue to cook for one minute.
4. Add ladyfingers and sprinkle salt. Cook, covered, on medium heat till done.
5. Add coriander powder, amchur and red chilli powder. Toss well. Serve hot.

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