Okra Kurma
Ingredients
Okra - 5oo gms
Onions - 1
Tomatoes - 3, deskinned
Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
Corinader powder -1 tsp
Jeera powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - a pinch
Almonds (deskinned) 3 tbsp
Grated coconut - 4 tbsp
Curry leaves - a few
Mustard seeds - for seasoning
Salt to taste
Oil - to deep fry
Directions
Wash and pat dry the Okra. Cut them into 1 inch pieces and deep fry in hot oil. Keep aside.
Make a paste of tomatoes deskinned, red chilli powder coriander powder and jeera powder. Also grind almonds and coconut to a paste and keep aside.
Heat oil add mustard seeds, curry leaves. Then add chopped onions and saute till they are brown in colour. Add tomato paste and fry it till the raw smell goes. Add turmeric powder and mix well. Add fried okras,ground paste, salt and enough water to get the right consistency. Cook until the gravy thickens.
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