TOMATO LADYFINGER SABZI

INGREDIENTS

• 250 gms. fresh okra(ladyfinger)
• 1 medium tomato chopped
• 2 tbsp. tomato puree
• 1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 2-3 pinches asafoetida
• 1/4 tsp. each cumin & mustard seed
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp. oil

• METHOD Snip off stems and tips of okra. Chop into 1/2” thick round pieces. Heat oil in a saucepan. Add seeds, asafetida allow to splutter. Add okra, stirfry till done, but not mushy. Remove okra with a perforated spoon, keep aside. Add tomato into same pan, stir and simmer for a minute. Add all masalas powders, salt, stir, add tomato puree. When puree begins to boil, reduce heat simmer for a minute. Add in cooked okra, stir, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Take off fire, pour into serving dish, garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with puris, chappatis, or rice.