1/2 kg tender okra (bhendi)
2 large onion, chopped finely
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste

Okra in Spicy Gravy

1. Fry chopped 1 onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, grated 1/2 cup coconut, in oil and grind to a fine paste.
2. Mix 1/2 cup tamarind juice, salt to taste and make a fine paste.
3. Mix 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, chopped 3 green chilies, 3 tbsp coriander leaves and grind to a fine paste.
4. Wash and dry the bhendis. Cut off the tips and stalks. Slit each down to 3/4th of it's length.
5. Mix all three ground pastes and stuff the bhendis with the mixture.
6. Heat oil in a pan and add the remaining chopped onions. Fry them until brown. To this, add turmeric, garam masala, chili powder and salt to taste. Fry for another 2 minutes.
7. Arrange the stuffed bhendis over this masala. Cover with a deep lid and pour water into the lid.
8. Cook on a low flame till bhendis are tender.
9. Serve hot with parathas.
   Serves: 6
   Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes