Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb – Bhindi (Okra) cut in 2 inch pieces
• 2 – red Onions sliced long
• 4 tbsp – Tomato puree
• 3 tbsp – white sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp – Saunf
• 7-8 – Curry leaves
• 1 tbsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp each – Dhania and Jeera powder
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbsp – cooking oil
• 1/2 cup – Butter milk

Method:

1. Microwave the bhindi (do not add water or salt) for about 7 mins (if you do not have a microwave, wipe the bhindi dry and fry in wide pan).
2. In a frying pan, heat oil, add saunf, then add onions and fry till onions are golden brown and soft.
3. Add tomato puree and fry for some time.
4. To this, add sesame seeds, curry leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric, dhania and jeera powder. Stir and mix.
5. Then add the bhindi to this mixture, add some salt, cover and cook for 2 mins.
6. Add some buttermilk, mix thoroughly, and simmer for 2 mins.
7. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Recipe courtesy of Padma