Dahi bhendi(Okra/ladies finger with yogurt/curd)......

Its a south Indian dish..                

INGREDIENTS:    

• Bhendi/okra/ladies finger-10-12.

• Chopped tomato-2(medium size).

• Chopped onion-1.

• Curd(whisked)-1/2 cup.

• Cumin seed-1 tsp.

• Mustard seed-1 tsp.

• Red chili powder-1 tsp.

• Turmeric powder-1 tsp.

• Urad dal-1 tsp.

• Red chili-2.

• Curry leaves-10-12.

• Refined oil-3 tbsp.

• Salt to taste.

To be ground into a paste:

• Grated coconut-1/2 cup+broken cashew nut(kaju)-2 tbsp.

PREPARATION:

• Wash & clean the bhendi,cut it into big size pieces.Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan,fry the bhendi to avoid stickiness without changing its beautiful green color & keep aside...
• Heat oil in the same pan,add cumin seed+mustard seed+urad dal. when it crackle add broken red chili & curry leaves.then add chopped onion,stir till it golden brown in color.
• Add tomato,chili powder,turmeric powder,ground paste & salt.fry till oil comes out from the sides
• Add curd+1 cup of water to the mixture,add fried bhendi & cook for 2-3 min.
• Delicious "Dahi bhendi" is ready to serve.