Okra – 10 nos
Tamarind - A lemon size
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

For grinding:
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Chilli powder – 1 tsp

For seasoning:-
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Pearl onions/Shallots finely chopped- 2 nos
Fenugreek seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - A few

1)Cut the Okra into 1 inch pieces.

2)Soak tamarind in little water. Squeeze out the extract and keep it aside.

3)Grind coconut, coriander powder and red chillies to a fine paste.

4)Heat 2 tbsp of oil in the pan.

5)Add the cut pieces into the hot oil and fry for 5 mins or until the stickiness disappears.

6)Pour the tamarind extract and 1 glass water and turmeric powder in the pan and let it cook until the vegetable is cooked.

7)Add the ground extract and let it boil for 5 mins.

8)Add salt to taste.

9)Heat oil in another small frying pan.

10)Splutter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.

11)Fry the onion pieces till golden brown and saute curry leaves.

12)Pour this seasoned mixture into the lady`s finger curry.

Adjust the curry consistency to your needs by adding or reducing water. Select a pan or vessel which is non stick so that the lady`s finger is not burnt while frying.

Optional: Add 1/2 tomato while grinding coconut