Bhendi Bhaji

Bhendi or Okra or Lady finger is long and green and slightly bend vegetable which is rich in fibre, low in calorie and often eaten to relieve constipation condition. It is believed that including bhendi in diet helps to regulate blood sugar level and manages diabetes. Bhendi can be either fried crisp, stuffed or simply saute. #spicetadka, #nasant360
Bhendi Bhaji
Serves : 2 Preparation Time : 15 minutes Cooking Time :  15 minutes
Ingredients :
250 gms of bhendi / okra 1 onion finely chopped 1 tsp of finely chopped garlic 1 tomato finely chopped Pinch of asafoetida 5-6 curry leaves	1 tsp of mustard seeds 1 tsp of cumin seeds ¼ tsp of methi seeds ½ tsp of turmeric powder 1 tsp of red chilli powder 1 tsp of dry mango powder ½ cup of fresh grated coconut Salt to taste Oil for frying
Method :
Wash the bhendi and pat it completely dry. Cut the bhendi in small pieces and keep it aside. Heat a deep iron kadai or a non-stick pan, add ½ tsp of oil and fry the bhendi till it leaves the stickiness, remove it and keep it aside. In the same kadai add 2 tsp oil once it is hot add pinch of asafoetida, then the curry leaves, add mustard seeds, methi seeds and cumin seeds once it crackles add the chopped garlic and stir it for few seconds now add the onion and stir it till it changes the color. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and mix well, add the fried bhendi and tomato, adjust salt and on a very low flame let it cook for 10minutes, close the kadai with lid. Once the bhendi is cooked mix the dry mango powder and fresh grated coconut, mix well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes and then take the kadai off the heat. Bhendi Bhaji is ready to eat with chapatti or phulka.