Lady Finger-----------------------------------------------1/2kg
Green Chillies--------------------------------------------2 no.
Red Chilly Powder--------------------------------------1 tsp
Dhania Powder------------------------------------------2 tsp
Jeera Powder--------------------------------------------1/2 tsp
Sugar-------------------------------------------------------1 tsp
Tomato-----------------------------------------------------1 no.
Fresh thick curd------------------------------------------2 cups
Garam Masala Powder--------------------------------1/2 tsp
Cashew nuts-----------------------------------------------10 to 12
Onion--------------------------------------------------------4 no.
Poppy Seeds---------------------------------------------1 tbsp
Oil---------------------------------------------enough to deep dry
Method
1 Cut Lady finger into 1 inch length pieces. Deep fry in hot oil till light brown. (Do not over fry since it may become crisp)
2 Dice onion and tomatoes into small pieces. Slit green chillies vertically. Now roast poppy seeds and nuts seperately.
3 Grind these onion with roasted ingredients to smooth paste.
4 Heat oil in a frying pan and put onion paste,slit chillies and garam masala. Stir constantly in medium flame till golden brown colour.
5 Add sugar, salt, chilli powder, dhania, jeera powder and continue frying till oil seperates.
6 Now put strained and whipped curd and continue frying till oil floats on top.
7 Add cut tomatoes and ladies finger. Allow it to boil for a few minutes.
8 Serve hot, garnished with fresh cream on top, accompanied with vinegar onions.
To make strained and whipped curd:
Tie curd in a clean cloth and hang it till water strains from that. Remove that curd from the cloth and whip it with spoon till smooth.
To make vinegar onions:
Peel and cut onions into 1 inch long lengthwise. Put it into water for 10 minutes. Remove from water and mix little salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Prepare this one hour before serving.
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