Bhindi masala/ Vendakka thoran

Another healthy vegetarian side dish served with rice/ chapathi.

Ingredients:

1. Lady's finger(Bhindi)- 10, thinly sliced round
2. Onion-1/2 onion, thinly sliced
3. Green chillies- 2 ,slit
4. Mustard seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
5. Garam masala- 1 teaspoon
6. Red chilly powder- 1 teaspoon
7. Salt- 1-2 teaspoon, as required
8. Curry leaves- 10 nos
9. Water- 1/2 cup
10. Oil

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
2. Add the onions and saute till soft.
3. Add the green chillies, lady's finger and saute for 2-3 mins.
4. Add garam masala, chilly powder,salt,curry leaves mix well.
5. Add water, cover and cook in low flame for 10-15 mins till the Bhindi becomes soft.
6. Serve hot.

Serve hot with rice as a side dish or with chapathi. Garam masala flavour can be adjusted as required.