okra poriyal/ vendakkai poriyal

Ingredients

1. Okra    1lb
2. onion    1(finely chopped)
3. curry leaves   few
4. mustard seeds  1 tsp
5. chanadal  1tsp
6. turmeric powder   1/2 tsp
7. chilli powder  1tsp
8. amachur powder(dry mango powder)  1/4 tsp
9. cumin powder  1/2 tsp
10. oil    2 tbsp

Method

• cut okra into 1.5cm thickness 
• heat oil in a wok,through mustard seeds when they pop add chana dal ,fry till golden brown
• then add curry leaves and chooped onions
• stir fry till  golden brown and add the chopped  okra
• now add all dry powders and necessary salt 
• Mix it well and  cook in low medium flame/heat till okra gets tender.
• At this stage u can also add few shredded coconut .(its optional)
• okra poriyal is ready n its nice side dish for sambar rice,rasam n variety rices..

Note: do not cover with lid while frying okra.,bcoz it vl get soggy n slimy like texture.