Bendakaya (okra) curry

Okra-30-40
Onion-1 big
Tomatoes-2 big
Oil-3 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Turmeric-pinch
Corriander powder-1 tbsp
Cumin powder-1 tsp
Amchur-1 tsp
Garam masala-1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Chilly powder-1.5 tsp
Yogurt-1/4 cup
Water-1 cup
Salt-to taste
Corriander-to garnish

Method:

1. Wash and cut okra into 1 in thick circles.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and saute okra pieces till soft and slightly brown. Cook it with the lid open for okra to retain some crunch. Keep it aside.
3. In the same pan or a different one heat remaining 1.5 tbsp oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
4. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute.
5. Add turmeric and saute for few sec.
6. Add thinly sliced onions and cook on a medium flame till soft and slightly brown. Cook with the lid open.
7. After the onions are cooked, add tomatoes and cook till soft and oil is released.
8. Now add salt, chilly powder, corriander powder, cumin powder, amchur and mix well.
9. Add sautéed okra and mix well.
10. In a separate bowl, smoothen the yogurt and transfer it to the pan. Mix well.
11. Add garam masala, 1 cup of water and adjust for salt taste.
12. Cook for couple of minutes, tien odd the stove and garnish with corriander.
13. Serve hot with rice or roti.