Naddia bhendi(Okra in coconut gravy)....

INGREDIENTS:

• Bhendi/okra/ladies finger-15-20.

• Mixed paste (1-onion.8-garlic cloves,1-piece of ginger,1/2 tsp cumin seeds,4-red chili )-3 tsp.

• Capsicum-1.(*u can add color capsicum(red/yellow) for pleasant look)

• Turmeric powder-1 tsp.
• Sliced tomato-2.

• Red chili powder-1 tsp.

• Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.

• Garam masala powder-1 tsp.

• Coconut milk-1 cup.
• Bay leaf-1.
• Sugar-1/4 tsp.
• Cumin seed-1/4 tsp.
• Sliced green chili-2.
• Mustard oil-4-5 tsp.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

Naddia bhendi

• Wash & clean the bhendi & 

  Capsicum

  ,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 rest of oil in same pan,add sugar,when it turns golden syrup,add bay leaf & phutan when it start spluttering,add mixed paste,turmeric powder,red chili powder,coriander powder,Chopped tomato & salt,fry till raw smell goes.
• Then add chopped 

  Capsicum

   & fried bhendi  & saute it 2-3 min,add coconut milk to it & let boil the curry.after boiling add garam masala powder in it & stir well.
• "Naddia bhendi" is ready to serve & serve hot with rice/roti.