OKRA / LADY'S FINGER PEPPER FRY / PEPPER FRIED OKRA

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