Bendakaya Gasagasala Vepudu ~ Okra Fry wirh Poppy Seeds

Ingredients :Chopped Okra : 1 cup
Poppy Seeds : 1 to 2 tbsp
Dry Coconut : 1 inch piece
Curry Leaves : 1 sprig
Whole dried red chilli : 4
Mustard seeds : ½ tsp
Chana dal : ½ tsp
Urad dal : ½ tsp
A pinch of turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Oil : 2 tsp

Method :

Dry roast the poppy seeds and red chillies till aromatic or till they change color. Switch off the flame and allow it to cool. Grind the roasted poppy seeds along with coconut into a powder and set aside. Heat oil in a wok and add the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal and let them splutter. When the seeds stop popping, add the curry leaves and chopped okra and fry for 2 minutes. Close with a lid and cook on low flame. Stir occasionally. When it’s done, add the powdered poppy seeds and salt to it and mix well. Fry for a minute and switch off the heat. Serve hot with steamed rice.