Bhinda Nu Shaak

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Ingredients

250 grams	bhindi (okra)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida (hing)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
—	salt to taste
1 tablespoon	lemon juice
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the bhindi thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Trim the ends and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, sauté for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
7. 7 Add the chopped bhindi and mix until the spices coat the bhindi evenly.
8. 8 Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. 9 Once the bhindi is cooked, add garam masala and salt. Mix well.
10. 10 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix again.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.