Okra (Ladies' finger) curry - poriyal
Okra poriyal is a mildly-spiced Indian side-dish which is taken along with Rice or chapathi
Ingredients
1. Okra/Bhindi/Ladies' finger - 250 gm ( chopped into small pieces)
2. Red Onion - 1/2 cup - finely chopped
3. Green chillies - 4 to 5 ( slit length-wise)
4. Cilantro/Coriander leaves - a bunch
5. Curry leaves - 4 to 5
6. Mustard - 1/4 tea spoon
7. Cooking oil - 2 to 3 tea spoons
8. Salt - 1/2 tea spoon ( adjust according to your taste)
9. Turmeric powder -a pinch
10. Red chili powder - 1/2 tea spoon
11. Red chillies - 2
12. Coriander powder - 1/4 tea spoon ( optional)
Procedure:
1. Heat 2 to 3 tea spoons of oil in a wide pan.Once the oil is hot, add mustard, red chillies and allow to splutter. 
2. Add curry leaves, green chillies, red onion and saute till the onion turns golden brown.
3. Add okra pieces and sprinkle salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and keep sauteing.
4. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
5. Turn off the stove when okra turns dark and becomes slightly crispy. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and stir lightly.
6. Serve hot with cooked rice or chapathis and enjoy this okra poriyal.
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