Masaledar Bhindi

INGREDIENTS:

Ladyfingers (bhindi) - 40 medium

Gram flour (besan) - 4 tablespoon

Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon

Red chilli powder - 2 teaspoons

Dry mango powder (amchur) - 4 teaspoons

Coriander powder - 4 teaspoons

Roasted cumin powder - 4 teaspoons

Garam masala powder - 4 teaspoons

Oil - 5 tablespoons

Salt - to taste

Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Green chillies, chopped - 4

METHOD:

Trim heads and tails of ladyfingers and make a slit along one side. Mix together besan, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, amchur, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder. Add two tablespoons of oil and salt and mix well. Stuff this masala into the ladyfingers. Heat the remaining oil in a kadai on medium heat, add cumin seeds and green chillies. Sauté for a minute. Add ladyfingers and sauté for five minutes. Reduce the heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, till they are cooked. Uncover and sauté till the ladyfingers are crisp. Serve hot.