Masala Bhindi

Ingredients:

1/2 kg Ladyfingers (bhindi)

4 tbsp Gram flour (besan)

1 tsp Turmeric powder

2 tsp Red chilli powder

4 tsp Dry mango powder (amchur)

4 tsp Coriander powder

4 tsp Roasted cumin powder

4 tsp Garam masala powder

5 tbsp Oil

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

4 Green chillies,chopped

Method:

cut heads and tails of bhindi and make a slit along one side. Mix together besan, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, amchur, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder.  Add 2 tbsp of oil and salt and mix well. Stuff this masala into the bhindi. Heat the remaining oil in a kadai on medium heat, add cumin seeds and green chillies. Sauté for a minute. Add bhandi and sauté for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, till they are cooked. Uncover and sauté till the bhindi are crisp. Serve hot.