Bhindi Masala (spicy Okra)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida powder (hing)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed (jeera)
• 1 lb okra (sliced into 1/2 inch rounds)
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander (dhania)
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mango powder (amchoor)
• 2 tablespoons flour (chana flour or besan)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
• 1/2 cup long beans (cut in 1 inch pieces)
• 1 cup chicken stock (or tomato sauce)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a skillet on med/high.
• 2 add the cumin seeds and asafoetida, stir for one minute.
• 3 add the okra and long beans, stir for one minute.
• 4 reduce heat to medium and cover for 3-4 minutes.
• 5 add the coriander, cayenne and turmeric. stir and cover for 2-3 minutes.
• 6 add the flour, stir well.
• 7 add the tomatoes and bell peppers, stir and cover for 2-3 minutes.
• 8 add the salt, mango powder, stir thoroughly.
• 9 add chicken stock or tomato sauce and stir, bring to a boil.
• 10 turn off heat & re-cover for another 2 minutes.
• 11 serve over rice.