Lady finger fry / Benda kaaya vepudu

Lady finger is my all time favourite vegetable.Here is the recipe for Bhendi or Okra fry-

Preparation time : 20 mins
Serves : 2

Ingredients :

Lady finger : 250 grms
Salt : to taste
Chili powder : to taste
Shredded coconut : 2 tbsp
Peanuts : 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds : 1/8 tsp
Cumin seeds : 1/8 tsp
Urad dal : 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves : one spring

Method :

Take a pan heat it.
Add 2 to 3 tsp of oil to it, when oil is hot add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal and curry leaves.
Add peanuts and Saute them for a minute.
Add cut Lady finger.
Add salt, cover and cook on low to medium heat for 15 mins, stirring at every 5 mins.
Remove the lid, add chili powder, fry them for 5 to 10 mins.
Add shredded or grated coconut, mix it good.
Yummy yummy lady finger fry is ready to serve.
Enjoy your dish with hot rice :)
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