Bendakaya Pappula Vepudu ~ Okra Fry with Spicy Dalia Powder

Ingredients :

Chopped Okra : 1 cup
Spicy Dalia Powder : 1 to 2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
Chana Dal : 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal : 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves : 2 sprigs
Dried Red Chillies : 2
A big pinch of turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Oil : 1 tbsp


Method :

Wash and dry the okra, chop them into small pieces. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, chana dal and urad dal and let them splutter. When the seeds stop tossing, add the curry leaves and red chillies and fry for a few seconds. Now add the chopped okra and turmeric powder and mix well. Fry for a few minutes and cover with a lid. Let them cook on a low flame, stirring occasionally. When it's done, add the spicy dalia powder and salt and fry for another 2 minutes. Switch off the flame and serve with hot steamed rice and dollop of ghee.

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