RECIPES OF PAKISTAN

Fried Bhindi (Fried Okra)

Ingredients

1 lb

1 tsp

1/2 tsp

1/2 tsp

1/2 tsp

1/2 tsp

1 tsp

1/2 tsp

2 tsp

Okra (bhindi) (cut into 1/2 inch slices)

White split lentils

Mustard seeds

Carom

Red chilli powder (adjust to taste)

Turmeric powder

Salt (adjust to taste)

Asafoetida

Cooking oil

1. Place the cut okra (without salt) in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate and cook on' high' uncovered for 4 minutes (If necessary cook the okra in two or three lots)
2. Next, heat the oil in a pan, and fry the mustard, lentils and carom
3. Add the cooked bhindi (okra) pieces, turmeric, asafoetida, salt, chilli powders and fry for a couple of minutes until the masalas are well absorbed
4. Serve hot with nans or chapati roti