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Sabzi Bhindi (Fried Okra with Cumin)
"Sabzi Bhindi" which means "Spicy Okra (Lady's finger)" is a preparation native to North India. This goes well with Indian Chapatis (wheat bread) or with plain rice.
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon Cumin Seed ground
3 Tablespoons Ghee
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper black
1 Teaspoon Salt coarse
1 Pound Okra
1 Onion peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced lengthwise into paper-thin slivers
Directions:
1. Wash okra, scrape skin lightly to remove any surface fuzz.

2. Pat dry with paper towels.

3. In skillet, heat ghee over moderate heat. Add onion and salt, stir 7-8 minutes until golden brown. Watch for any sign of burning.

4. Add okra, cumin and pepper.

5. Continue to fry, lifting and turning vegetables constantly, for 25 minutes until okra is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.

6. Serve at once from a heated bowl.