Masala Bhindi Fry

I had never liked lady's finger, neither the taste nor how they look. I would always make some face and turn it away from from my plate. But, last year on our visit to India we went for a short vacation to Kodaikanal and Munnar with my parent in laws.
It happened, one day they ordered bhindi fry for lunch in a restraunt, my heart sank and very reluctantly I had to take my share on my plate. I don't like making faces in front of my laws. But, somehow I liked it. The onion and tomatoes did the trick I believe. Since then, this vegetable finds a place in my menu often.
Sending this off to Jagruti's Joyful Eating whilst travelling.
Here are the pics of the trip.

Kodaikanal

Munnar

Coming back to the recipe of 'Masala Bhindi Fry:

Serves 2-3.

Ingredients:

1½ cup thinly chopped lady’s finger.
1 small onion chopped.
½ tomato chopped.
2 tsp oil.
¼ tsp cumin seeds.
1 tbsp coriander powder.
¼ tsp red chilli powder.
¼ tsp turmeric powder.
½ tsp garam masala, optional.
Salt to taste.

Process:
Heat a pan and add oil. Add the cumin seeds such that they sizzle and crack. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes till they are translucent. Add the chopped lady’s finger and sauté them for 2-3 minutes. Then add all the spices except garam masala. Stir and heat till the spices are properly cooked and gives a nice aroma. Now add the tomatoes and stir well. Heat for 1-2 minutes and add garam masala. Heat for another 2 minutes and take off the gas.

Serve hot with phulka or roti. Enjoy!