Achari Bhindi Masala

My mom never failed to feed bhindis when we were kids,earlier i hate this veggies a lot.But once i came to know about their health values slowly i started eating them. Now after bittergourds,one of my favourite veggie is this bhindis.Once a week,i'll go to Indian grocery here and never failed to pick bhindis.Fortunately everyone at home love this vegetable, obviously i have to cook this veggie with variations everytime to suit our tastebuds,this time i prepared this ultimate achari bhindi masala..

Achari bhindi is a super delicious,spicy,tangy bhindi fry with lots of flavours, i was planning to make this achari bhindi masala since a long.Finally few days back, i prepared this yummy achari bhindi with some super duper fresh bhindis..This achari bhindi masala tastes too good when served either with rotis or with dal and rice.Check out other food bloggers participating this incredible blogging marathon here.Sending to my own event Healthy Vegetarian Side Dish guest hosted by Vardhini..

2cups Bhindis/Lady'sfinger/Vendaikaai
1no Onion (chopped)
1no Tomato (chopped)
1tsp Ginger garlic paste
1tsp Garam masala powder
1/2tsp Amchur powder
1/2tsp Red chilly powder
2tsp Coriander powder
Oil
1tbsp Lemon juice
Few chopped coriander leaves

For Tempering:
1no Dry red chilli
1no Bay leaf
1/2tsp Fennel seeds
1/4tsp Mustard seeds
1/4tsp Cumin seeds
1/4tsp Ajwain seeds
1/4tsp Fenugreek seeds
6nos Nigella seeds
A pinch Asafoetida powder

Shallow fry the chopped bhindis with enough oil..In the same pan,heat enough oil, add all the ingredients given for tempering and fry until everything turns brown, add the chopped onions,chopped tomatoes,sauté for few minutes, add the ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smells goes on, now add the already cooked bhindis ,sauté for few seconds, now add all the spice powder, cook it well until the veggies gets well coated with masala, finally add the lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves put off the stove..

Enjoy with rotis or any sort of rice..