OKRA / LADY'S FINGER PEPPER FRY
Ingredients
½
kg tender lady’s finger / Okra
2 medium size onions sliced finely
A few Curry leaves (optional)
1 or 2 teaspoons crushed black pepper or black pepper powder,
½ teaspoon turmeric powder,
Salt to taste,
2 tablespoons oil
Wash the whole lady’s fingers and dry them
well.
Cut into medium size pieces on a slant, discarding the ends.
Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions and curry leaves till light brown.
Add the sliced okra / lady's finger, salt, pepper and turmeric powder. Mix well
Cook on medium heat stirring occasionally till the okra / lady's finger is just cooked and retains its crunch.
Serve as a side dish with steamed rice and any curry