Vendakka mappas / Lady finger in coconut milk

Lady finger – 20 nos.

Onion (chopped) - 1
Green chilli (split lengthwise) - 2
Ginger (chopped) - a small piece

Garlic (chopped) – 1 cloves
Tomato (chopped) - 1
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp

Garam masala - ½ tsp
Coconut milk - 1 cup

Cashew nut – 10
Curry leaves – 1 spring
Mustard seeds- ½ tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tables spoon

1. Cut the okra into thin lengthy pieces.

2. Grind the cashew nut and make a smooth paste.

3. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies, curry leaves and sauté for a couple of minutes.

4. Then add sliced okra and sauté well. (It takes about 10 minutes)

5. Add chopped tomato fry for a minute, then and add chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder and stir for a minute.

6. Then add salt, cashew nut paste, coconut milk; cover and cook for 10 minutes in low flame.

Serve hot with rice / chapatis