Bhindi (Okra) Fry

Ingredients

• Saunf or Panch phoran – 3 tsp
• Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
• Dhania powder – 1/2 tsp
• Amchur – 1/2 tsp
• Onion – 1/2 chopped
• Bhindi – 1 packet (frozen)

Preparation

1. Heat 3 tbsp oil.
2. Add onion, fry for a minute.
3. Add saunf, dhania powder, red chilli powder and amchur powder.
4. Add bhindi and fry till bhindi is cooked.

Balekai (Plantain) Palya

Ingredients

• bananas – 3
• mustard – 3 tsp
• chilli powder – 2 tsp
• coconut – 4 tsp
• jaggery – 2 pieces
• tamarind – 3/4 tsp

Preparation

1. Grind coconut, mustard and red chilly powder, with little water into a smooth paste.
2. Boil jaggery and tamarind with water. Once  the water evaporates, add the ground paste.
3. Add the boiled plantain. Ccook until all the water evaporates.