Aloo-Bhendi Fry

"Aloo-bhendi fry" is a combination of potatoes and lady's finger/okra, both which are a favourite to many.Try this simple to make, tasty curry.

Ingredients:                                                                                                                serves: 2

• potatoes-2big
• okra-1/2 kg
• onion-1(optional)
• sambhar powder-2tsp
• garam masala-1/4 tsp(optional)
•  mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
•  jeera-1/2 tsp
•  asfoetida-1/4 tsp
•  turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
•  water  -1 cup
•   oil
•   salt to taste  

Method of Preparation:

1. Peel and dice potatoes.

2. Wash the diced potatoes.Heat 1 tsp oil in a wok.Splutter mustard seeds and add asfoetida.Now add jeera and  the diced potatoes, add turmeric powder .Saute for 2 minutes ,add 1cup water and let it cook. 

3. Select fresh ,tender okra.Wash them and wipe them with a clean cloth so that they are completely dry. 

4. Dice the okra(bhendi).

5. Cut onion.(this is optional, aloo-bhendi fry tastes good even without onion).

6 .By now, if the potatoes are cooked, keep them aside. Heat 1 or 2 tsp of oil in a kadai ,saute the onion till golden brown and keep aside.

7. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a wok, splutter 1/4 tsp mustard seeds and add the diced bhendi/okra. Fry them well ,till all the stickiness vanishes.Add the sauted onions .

8. Now, add the cooked potatoes,sambhar powder and 1/4 tsp garam masala powder(optional),required amount of salt and mix well.Saute for 2-3 minutes .Aloo-bhendi fry is now ready to be served.

Serving Tip: Serve "Aloo-bhendi fry" hot with hot chapathis or hot phulkas.