Bhindi Masala

Ingredients

Bhindi - 1/4 kg (okra), wash, dry, and cut into 1" pieces
Onions - 1, large, finely sliced
Tomato - 1, finely chopped...
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
Ginger -green chilli paste - 1tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 3/4 tsp
Garam Masala powder - pinch
Kasuri methi - 1/2 tsp
Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Cooking oil - 2 tbsps
Coriander leaves - for garnish (optional)
Method

Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a cooking vessel, add the bhindi and saute on low to medium flame for 12-15 mts. Remove from the vessel and keep aside.
In the same vessel, add the remaining oil. Once hot, asafoetida, sliced onions and saute for 4 mts. Add the ginger green chilli paste and saute for 3 mts. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and kasuri methi and mix.
Add chopped tomatoes and saute for 6-7 mts on low to medium flame with lid.
Add the okra and mix well. Cook without lid for 15 mts. Add salt to taste, garam masala powder and lemon juice and mix. Turn off heat.
Remove onto a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve warm with rice or rotis.