Whole Okra Fry (Bendakaya Vepudu)

Ingredients:

Okra (small) - 1 pound
Besan (senega pindi) - 2 tsp
Rice flour - 2tsp
Grated coconut (dry) - 1 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Red chili - 1
Curry leaves - 6 to 8
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp

Procedure:

• In a pan add 6 tsp oil on medium heat. To this add mustard.
• Once mustard sputters add cumin, urad dal, red chili, curry leaves and a pinch of turmeric, red chili powder.
• Next add whole okra and salt to taste. Mix well. Do not cover the pan. Let it cook for at least 10 to 12 minutes.
• When it is almost done add besan, rice flour and fine grated coconut. Cook for five more minutes. It is ready to be served.