Ladyfinger Masala (Bhendi Masala)

Ingredients

Onion – 2 medium size

Oil – ½ cup

Ladyfinger – 400 gm

Pomegranate seeds – 2 tbl.sp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tbl.sp

Garam masala powder – ½ tsp

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Lemon – 1

Salt to taste

Method

Wash ladyfingers and wipe them dry with a soft cloth and trim on both the sides. Make a deep slit on one side to create a pocket. Chop onions. Make a thick paste of red chilli powder, coriander powder, pomegranate seeds, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and four tbl.sp oil. Stuff this masala in the pockets of ladyfinger. Heat oil in a pan and add onions to it. Fry for two to three minutes and gently slide in the stuffed ladyfingers. Fry on a medium heat upto five minutes turning them occasionally. Sprinkle lemon juice and remove from fire.