Friday, May 31, 2013

Ladies Finger With Curds





Ingredients:



  1. 12 ladies finger , chopped in 1/2" pieces
  2. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 
  3. 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 
  4. 3 whole dry red chillies
  5. 3 to 4 curry leaves
  6. 2 tbsp chopped onions
  7. 2 tbsp ready-made tomato puree
  8. 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  9. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 
  10. 1 tbsp freshly grated coconut
  11. 1 tbsp fresh curds 
  12. 2 tsp oil
  13. salt to taste

How to Cook:


  1. Wash the okra thoroughly and wipe them dry using a cloth and place them in a microwave-proof plate.
  2. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of oil and 1 tablespoon water on the okras and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Keep aside.
  3. Combine the curds with 1 teaspoon of water in a bowl, whisk well and keep aside.
  4. Combine the oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chillies and curry leaves in a microwave-proof bowl, cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
  5. Add the onions, mix well and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the tomato purée, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coconut and salt, mix well and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
  7. Add the curds and okra, mix well and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes stirring once in between after 1½ minutes.
  8. Serve hot with hot rice.

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