Bhindi masala (Dry Curry)

Ingredients

 Bhindi/okra - 200-250 gms
 Medium size onion, chopped - 1
 Medium size tomatoes, chopped - 2
 Coriander powder - 1 Tsp
 Red chili powder - ¼ or ½ tsp
 Turmeric powder - ½ tsp 
 Garam masala powder -  ½ tsp (Optional)
 Amchur powder/dry mango powder - ½ tsp 
 salt as required
 Oil - 3 tbsp  
 Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
 Curry leaves - 4

Instructions

1.Rinse the bhindi well in water.Dry them on a large plate on their own or wipe with a kitchen towel.Chop into 1 or 2 inch pieces.
2.Heat 3 tbsp oil in a kadai or pan.Add mustard seeds, let them pop, add the cumin seeds and add curry leaves
3.Add chopped onions and fry till they become translucent.
4.Add the chopped tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes are soft and mushy.And add turmeric powder
5.If the tomato mixture becomes too dry add about ¼ or ½ cup water and continue to cook.All the above cooking is done in a open pan and you don’t need to cover the pan with the lid.
6.Add all the dry spice powders one by one.stir well and saute for a minute.
7.Add the bhindi and saute till they are completely cooked.You will have to keep an eye on them and stir in between many times.
8.Taste the bhindi and if the crunchiness has gone and the bhindi have become soft, it means they are cooked. 

serve the bhindi masala hot or warm garnished with some coriander leaves and accompanied with Rice,chapatis, rotis or naan.