Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti / Ladies Finger(Okhra) Stir fry

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Moench, pronounced US: /ˈoʊkrə/, UK: /ˈɒkrə/, known in many English-speaking countries as lady's fingers or gumbo) is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of South Asian, Ethiopian and West African origins. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.Unspecified parts of the plant were reported in 1898 to possess diuretic properties; this is cited (or simply stated) in many sources associated with herbal and traditional medicine. Okra (and rhubarb, beets, spinach, Swiss chard, sweet potatoes, tea, chocolate and soy products) are rich in oxalates; the Mayo clinic recommends that people who tend to form calcium oxalate kidney stones may benefit from restricting such foods.

Ingredients

Chopped Ladies Finger / Okra / Vendakka ~ 2 1/2 cups ( Medium size pieces)
Green chillies ~ 3-4 Nos (Split length-wise)
Chopped Onions ~ 1/2 cup
Red chilly powder ~ 1/4 tsp
Pepper powder ~ 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder ~ 1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds
Oil
Salt

Method

First wash the ladies finger nicely and cut off both the ends and then chop it to medium size pieces.
Then heat 11/2 tbsp of oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it crackles, add onions and green chillies and saute till soft.

Then lower the flame and add red chilly powder, pepper powder and turmeric powder.After that add chopped ladies finger/ vendakka and salt. Then mix it nicely. Cook covered for about 10-15 minutes in a low flame. Do stir in between. (Note: If its becoming very sticky, then add 1/2 tsp of oil and mix nicely.)