OKRA & CAPSICUM STIR FRY/ Lady's Finger( Bhenda) & Capsicum Ukkeri - konkani style

Okra/ Lady's finger is called Bhenda in Konkani. Okra & Capsicum stir fry is a delicious and tasty side dish goes well with steamed Rice.The recipe is simple, quick and easy to prepare with very few ingredients.No need to add Green chilly or Red chilly in this recipe as the Capsicum is little spicy.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare this delicious recipe.

Ingredients:-

Okra/ Bhenda/ Lady's Finger. -8( tender)
Capsicum.                               - 3 medium size
Oil.                                           -2 tsp
Mustard seeds.                         -1 tsp
Salt..                                         -to taste.

Instructions:

Wash, cut both the ends and chop 8 tender and fresh Okra/Ladies Finger/ Bhenda length wise into small pieces..Keep aside.

Wash and chop 3 medium size Capsicum into small lengthy pieces.Keep aside .

Method:-

Heat 2tsp Oil in a pan and splutter Mustard seeds and saute well.

Add the chopped Okra/ Bhenda and saute well. Fry in oil.

Add the chopped Capsicum pieces and saute well and fry in oil.

No need to add Green chillies as the Capsicum is little spicy.

Add required Salt and mix well with the  Okra and Capsicum pieces.

Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame till the Okra/ Bhenda pieces and Capsicum pieces become tender and well cooked.Stir in between.

When done switch off the flame.

A tasty Okra/ Bhenda & Capsicum Stir Fry is ready to serve as a side dish with Rice