Bhindi Raita / Okra Raita

Ingredients:

250 gm okra/ bhindi/ vendakka, finely chopped

1 cup yoghurt

2 green chillies, finely chopped

1/2-1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp chaat masala

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

a pinch of asafoetida

1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

salt to taste

2-3 tsp oil

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add finely chopped okra, asafoetida, chilli powder, chaat masala and salt and fry till crispy and brown. Remove them from the pan and keep aside to cool.
2. In a bowl, add yoghurt, green chillies, coriander leaves and salt and mix well.
3. Just before serving, add the fried okra on top of the yoghurt mixture.. Serve it with rice...