BENDEKAYI/LADIES' FINGERS/OKRA PALYA/FRY

Ingredients:
Ladies Finger/Bendekayi - 1/2 kg
Onion - 1/2
Green Chillies - 2
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 Tbsp
Grated coconut/coconut flakes - 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves -  4-5 leaves
Coriander Leaves - 3-4 strands
Lemon Juice  - 1 Tbsp

Method of Preparation:
Wash ladies finger and pat them dry. Chop them into small pieces.
Heat 1 Tbsp of oil and shallow fry the ladies fingers till light brown.This would take at least 15 minutes.  Keep aside. [you can even microwave them for 10 mins. This will reduce the stickiness.]

Finely chop onions and green chillies. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in a vessel. When its hot, add mustard seeds. After they splutter, add Urad dal, broken curry leaves and fry for 15-20 seconds. Add Chopped onions & green chillies. Fry for 2 minutes. Add turmeric powder, salt and fried bhindi pieces. Mix well. Close the lid and let it cook for 10 minutes. Stir in between.  Add chopped coriander leaves, grated coconut and mix. Adjust salt if required. Let it cook for 2 more minutes. Add lemon juice and mix well.

Serve along with Chapatis/Rice.