Bendakaya vepudu (Okra Fry)

Ingredients:

Bendakaya (okra) – ¼ kg

Turmeric powder – pinch

Chili powder – ¼ tsp

Coriander powder – ½ tsp

Rice powder – 2 tbs

Jeera powder – pinch

Curry leaves – 5-6

Salt

Oil - 5 tbs

Preparation:

1. Rinse okra in water for 2 - 3 times. Wipe them dry with napkin. Now trim the edges and cut into small pieces.
2. Take a bowl and add okra pieces. Now sprinkle turmeric, chili, dhania powder, jeera powder and rice powder one by one and mix well. Marinate for 5 min.
3. Heat oil in a kadai; add okra pieces and sprinkle salt. Fry okra till golden brown and crisp on a medium flame.
4. Garnish with ghee fried curry leaves and serve.