Bhindi masala ( bendekai masala/vendekai masala/okra or lady's finger masala)

Ingredients

• Okra - 250 g
• chilly powder - 1 tablespoon
• salt for taste
• Oil for shallow fry

To grind:

• Coconut - 1/4 cup
• Curd -2 tablespoons
• Red chillies - 4 nos

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Preparation

• Grind the "to grind" ingredients to smooth paste with minimal water.
• Wash okra, dry them using a towel and cut into half inch pieces.
• In a wok, shallow fry okra for 5 minutes. Add chilly powder and continue to fry for a min (or until its half done).
• Now add ground paste and salt. Cover and cook till oil separates.
• Serve hot with chappathi, roti, rice etc.