Aloo Bhindi Subzi (potato okra masala)

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 20 minutes

Number of servings. : 3

Ingredients.

1. Potatoes (medium sized) - 2 

2. Lady's finger - 10 nos

3. Chopped onions - 2 

4. Chopped tomatoes - 2

5. Finely chopped ginger - 1 tsp

6. Chilli powder - 1/2. Tsp

7. Coriander powder - 1 1/2 tsp

8. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

9. Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp

10. Oil for seasoning - 1 tbsp

11. Finely chopped coriander leaves - 1 tbsp

12. Roasted cumin powder 1/4 tsp

13. Salt - to taste

Method.

1. Peel the potatoes, cut into wedges and immerse in water so that they don't loose their original colour.

2. Wash okra and wipe each one of them thoroughly with a dry cloth. This is done to prevent them from becoming sticky while cooking.

3. Cut okra into 1 inch long pieces and keep aside.

4. Place a pan or a kadai on medium heat and pour oil.

5. When oil becomes hot, add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle. Crackling of seeds is very important because , it will release it's aroma into the oil. This in turn will give a good flavour to the vegetable.

6. Add chopped onions, coriander leaves, and ginger. Sauté till the onions are golden brown.

7. Add chopped tomatoes followed by dry masalas such as chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder. Sauté till the whole mixture becomes mushy.

8. Add potato wedges into the masala and sauté for about 5 minutes.

9. Then add lady's finger and sauté for a little more time.

10. Add salt, and sprinkle little water and cover the pan with a lid.

11. Cook on low fire till the vegetables are soft and water evaporates completely.

12. Add roasted cumin powder and mix thoroughly.

13. Transfer into a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves.

Note.

It is a good side dish for phulkas and parathas.