Bhindi bhona masala

Bhindi bhona masala

Ingredients
Small ladyfinger ½ kg
Sesame 2 tbsp
Khashkhas 1 tbsp
Dry red chili 4-5
Coconut powder 2 tbsp
Chopped green chili 3-4
Oil 3 tbsp
Rye 1 tsp
Fennel (cut) 1 tsp
Garlic 4-5 cloves
Salt to taste
Turmeric 1 tsp
Chili powder 1 tsp
Tamarind paste 2 tbsp
Oil for frying
Method:
1- Wash the ladyfinger and cut them in 1 inch pieces.
2- Heat the oil in pan and deep fry the ladyfinger.
3- In a saucepan, fry 1 tbsp khashkhaash and 2 tbsp sesame till they turn brown in color. Take them out and put aside.
4- In the same saucepan, fry 2 tbsp coconut powder till they turn brown. Take them out and put aside.
5- In a juicer blender, add ½ cup water, sesame, khashkhaas, coconut, 3-4 green chili and 4-5 dry red chili. Blend till they make a smooth paste.
6- In a pan, add oil and put 1 tsp rye in it. When it starts to sizzle, add 1tsp fennel and 4-5 chopped cloves of garlic.
7- After cooking for 1-2 minutes, when garlic starts turning brown add fried ladyfinger, blended paste and remaining spices.
8- Cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
9- Remove the cover and cook for another 1-2 mintues.
10- Dish out and serve with hot chapatti.