Bhindi Ka Salan

Ingredients :

• Bhindi [ ladies finger ] - 250 gms. [ cut into triangle shape (see the picture) ]
• Onion - 2 [ cut into thin lengthy pieces ]*
• Salt - as required
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp
• Dhaniya jeera powder - 1 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
• Javithre powder - 1/4 tsp
• Curd - 2 tblsp
• Oil - enough for frying
• Sugar - 1/4 tsp
• Aniseed - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves - little

*Note : Fry the onion in the hot oil till it becomes golden brown in color and grind into a smooth paste.

Method :

First keep one kadai on the gas and add enough oil. When the oil becomes hot, deep fry the bhindi till it changes into light brown in color. Then remove from the oil and keep aside on a tissue paper. In the same oil, fry the onion paste. Add ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric, red chilli  powder and mix well. Then add whipped curd along with aniseed,  javithri  powder, little sugar and 1 glass water. Allow to boil for 5 minutes in low flame.When the oil leaves side, add the fried bhindi to that. Boil 3 minutes more and remove from the gas. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. It goes well with roti, paratha, and steamed rice.