Vendakka/ Okra Mulakittathu

Ingredients:

200 gm vendakka/ okra

1 big onion, chopped

2 green chillies, chopped

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tomato chopped (100 gm)

2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

tamarind-size of a small lime

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

2 sprigs curry leaves

3 tsp oil

salt

Preparation:

1. Wash and cut okra into thin round pieces. Soak tamarind in water ,extract its juice and keep it aside.
2. Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, add chopped okra and onion and saute for few minutes or till lightly browned.
3. Add green chillies, tomato, garlic, chilli powder and turmeric powder and stir well for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add tamarind extract, little water and salt, mix well and cook for few minutes. 
5. In another pan, heat 1 tsp oil and splutter mustard seeds and add curry leaves. Pour this over the mulakittathu and mix well. Serve hot...

Recipe Source: Ummi Abdulla