RUSINGA RASINGA: Simple Bindi

Monday, October 5, 2009

Simple Bindi

Ingredients :

Bindi/ Ladies Finger : 1 pound
Red Onion : 1 no
Green Chillies : 4 Nos
Salt : To taste
Curry Leaves : 4 Nos
Hing : A pinch
Mustard Seeds : 1tsp
Urad dal : 1tsp
Channa dal : 1tsp
Amchur powder : 3tsp
Oil : 3 tbsp

Directions:

Cut the bindis in about 1/4 inch thick. The bindi should not be too thick nor too thin.In a pan heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. When the mustard splatters add the urad dal, channa dal, hing, green chillies and curry leaves.Add the onions after the dals turn light brown in colours. Fry the same till the onions are translucent.Now add the bindis, salt and mix well. Cover it and cook till the bindis are soft. Now add the amchur powder and mix well. Cover the vegetable for 3 mins and turn off the heat. Serve it hot with rotis.

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