Okra with Tomato

Bendakaya Tomato Kura

Ingredients:

Okra 15 - 20
Tomato 2
Onion 1
Garlic 2 pods
Green Chiles 2
Coriander Powder 1/2 tsp
Tumeric Powder a pinch
Mint Leaves 10 - 15
Salt to taste
Oil 1 tbsp

Method of preparation:

Wash and pat dry okra.
Remove ends and chop okra into 2 inch long pieces.
Remove stems, wash and finely chop green chiles.
Peel and mash the garlic pods.
Peel and finely chop onion.
Wash, remove ends and finely chop tomatoes.
Wash and finely chop mint leaves.

Heat oil in a pan, add mashed garlic and chopped onion.
Stir fry for a minute and add green chiles and chopped tomato.
Then add chopped okra, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt.
Cook covered until the okra is soft from inside.
Uncover and add mint leaves.
Stir fry for a minute or two and serve hot with rice or roti.

Notes: Make sure okra is just cooked without getting mushy.