Bhindi Posto/ Lady Finger with Poppy Seeds

bhindi posto

Preparation Time : 10 -15 minutes
Cooking Time : 15- 20 minutes
Serves : 2

Ingredients :

• bhindi/ lady's finger: 200 gm
• posto/poppy seeds paste: 2-3 tbsp
• green chilies:2-3 cut length wise
• mustard oil/ vegetable oil: 2-3 tbsp
• kalonji/ kalo jeera : 1 tsp
• tumeric powder:1/4 tsp
• salt to taste
• sugar:1/2 tsp

             

Procedure:

1. Soak posto (Poppy seed) in water for about 30 minutes. Remove and grind it into a fine
    paste.You can also dry grind poppy seeds in a spice and coffee grinder . Then you make
    smooth paste with water.

2. Wash bhindi and wipe them with dry cloth or paper  and cut them into medium pieces.

3. Heat oil in a pan , add kalonji / kalo jeera seeds and green chilies. let them splutter.

4. Now add bhindi pieces and add salt and turmeric powder. Cook them for 6 to 8 minutes
    so that it becomes tender.(Dont cover them).

5. Then add poppy paste and mix them well. Fry them in medium heat until the oil get seperated
    from the mixture.

6. Now add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.( sprinkle little water if required.)

   Turn off the heat, put it in a serving dish.

Serve hot with steam rice.