Okra Cooked Delhi Style

Ingredients

• 1 lb. okra, washed and patted dry with a cloth.  The okra must be dry before it is cut.
• 2 tbsp. ghee
• 1 tsp. minced ginger
• 1 medium onion sliced fine lengthwise
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. whole cumin
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder

Method:

• Cut okra in thin slices
• Heat ghee on medium heat in a sheavy skillet or iron skillet.  Add cumin.
• Add onions and fry them till they turn brown.
• Add okra and ginger. Fry uncovered until the okra cooks and starts browning
• Add turmeric, cayenne and salt. Mix in the spices and cook for one more minute.

TIP: Bhindi tends to get slimy when cooked. To minimize this, make sure that you fry the bhindi uncovered, wash it a few hours before you cook with it and do not add any of the dry spices until the end.