Lady's finger (okra) mezhukkupuratti

Mezhukkupuratti is a traditional Kerala dish that can be made with lady's finger, beans, cabbage and a variety of other vegetables. It is very easy to make and since no spices are used, the flavor of the vegetable is totally retained.

Ingredients:

Lady's finger, split in the middle and cut into one inch long pieces           - 1 cup

Onion   - 1 cut into small pieces

Green chilli       - 1 cut into long pieces

Salt      -to taste

Oil        - 1 tbsp

Mustard           - 4 tsp

Curry leaves     - a few

Method:

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add the cut onion, curry leaves, and green chilli. Stir for a few seconds and add the lady's finger and salt. Stir for a few seconds on high flame and cover and cook on low flame. Open in between and stir. It has to be cooked in its own juice. Taste will be compromised if you add water.