Microwave Bhindi (Okra)

Ingredients:

Okra (bhindi) - 2 cups ( cut into 2 inch pieces)
Onions - 2 medium ( sliced)
Tomatoes - 1 (cubed)
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Dry mango powder (amchoor) - 1 and 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 and 1/2 tbsp
Dried red chillies - 2 (broken)
Curry leaves - 12

Procedure:

1. In a microwave safe bowl take oil, cumin seeds and onions. Mix and microwave high for about 8 min stirring in-between.
2. Now add bhindi (okra) along with curry leaves and mix. Continue to microwave for about 15 min. Stir in between.
3. Add tomatoes and microwave for about 6 min.
4. Finally add salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder and turmeric powder. Mix and microwave high for about 4 min.
5. Serve with roti or rice.

Simple Bhindi Curry (Okra Curry)

Ingredients:

Oil - 1 and 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1tbsp
Urad dal - 1tbsp
Chana dal - 1tbsp
Dried red chillies - 1 ( broken into pieces)
Okra (bhindi) - 150 gr
Onion - 1 big one ( diced into cubes)
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 10

Procedure:

1. Cut okra into small rings and let them dry for 10 min.
2. Take oil in pan or kadai, once oil is hot add the mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter add urad dal, chana dal and dried red chillies . Fry till the dal turn brown in color and crunchy.
3. Add the Onions and saute them till they become translucent.
4. Add the okra and continue to fry till they are also cooked. It will take about 10 min.
5. Add curry leaves, salt, turmeric and red chilli powder and mix well. Continue to cook for about 2 to 4 min.
6. Switch off the stove and serve with rice.

Hint: To spice it up and serve with roti, add 1 tsp of Cumin powder and 1 tsp of Coriander powder. Mix well and serve.