Bindi Masala

I made this yesterday...haven't made this for more than a year now. This is one of H's favorites. I generally make dry veggie with okra but this time I had reserved it for making Gujrati Bindi kadhi. I am not a big fan of kadhi though....but changed the plan of making kadhi at the last minute and resorted to Bindi Masala. It is pretty simple and easy to make and enjoyed it. Will make Bindi Kadhi some other day...

Method:

1/2 Pound Okra (ladies finger) Cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 Big Onion
1 Medium Size Tomato
1 Tsp Coriander Powder
1 Tsp Jeera Powder
1 Aniseed
1 Tsp Jeera
10 Whole Cashew
1/2 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
1/2 Tsp Red Chilly Powder
1 Green Chilly
Turmeric a pinch
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Take oil in a pan and fry the okra. It need not become too crunchy. Let it retain the color do not over fry it.
Dry roast cashews. Fry the onions till they become translucent.
Grind them together.
Take oil in a pan. Add the aniseed and jeera. Add the green chilly and the tomatoes and fry them well.
Add the grinded mixture to it and boil for few minutes.
Now add the cumin powder, coriander powder, chilly powder, salt and bring it to a boil.
Finally add the okra and boil for few more minutes. Yummy Bindi masala is ready to be served with pulka, roti or even rice .....Enjoy!