Monday, January 9, 2012

Okra with Potatoes

This is a simple healthy dish.When you have little of some vegetables left in the fridge.This recipe would help.
You can use any veggies like cauliflower florets, beans etc. .I used small okras, brinjals and potatoes.If you are using long ones cut into two.

Okra with Potatoes


okra-10
brinjal- 2
potatoes-2
onion - 1 small ,sliced
tomato- 1 small
garlic - 2 cloves,crushed
curry leaves- 1 sprig
corinader leaves- 1tbsp
fennel seeds- 1/4 tsp
mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
green chili- 1 chopped
lemon juice- 1tsp
crushed red chilli flakes- 1/2 tsp
oil- 2tsp

Method:
Cut the okras into lengthwise.Cube the potatoes and boil in slat water for 5- 6 minutes until soft but mushy.
In a non stick pan heat oil,add mustard seeds, fennel seeds,curry leaves.
Add onions and fry until they are golden.
Add crushed chilies and garlic and fry for a minute.
Add tomatoes,okra,brinjal,coriander leaves, green chili,lemon juice.
Sprinkle some salt.
Lower the heat and cover the pan .Cook for 8-10 minutes.
Add potatoes, cover again and cook for 5 minutes until done.
Serve hot with chapatis or rice.


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