Bendakaya Fry

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Okra
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Urad dal
	1 teaspoon	Chana dal
	2 tablespoons	Peanut
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 sprig	Curry Leaf
	2	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	0.5 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	—	Salt , to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the bendakaya (okra) thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2. 2 Cut the okra into thin round slices and set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, and peanuts. Fry until the dals turn golden brown.
6. 6 Add a pinch of asafoetida, curry leaves, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
7. 7 Add the sliced okra to the pan and mix well.
8. 8 Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the okra and stir to combine.
9. 9 Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the okra is cooked and slightly crispy.
10. 10 Add red chili powder and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes.
11. 11 Turn off the heat and serve hot.