Crispy Bhindi with Khuskhus

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: Makes 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
2 tbsp peanuts , coarsely crushed
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
salt to taste
1/4 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1 tbsp oil
250 gms ladies finger (bhindi) , cut into juliennes
2 tbsp crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
1/8 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
coriander (dhania) for garnishing

Method

Heat a kadhai and dry roast the khuskhus and peanuts for few seconds, cool and blend into a coarse powder. Keep aside.Combine the khuskhus- peanut powder ,red chilli powder,turmeric, coriander powder, salt,dry mango powder and ginger-garlic paste and mix well.In a deep bowl combine the ladies finger with the prepared masala and toss well.Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds.When the seeds cracklr, add the ladies finger and cook on a medium flame till the ladies finger becomes crispy.Add the paneer and garam masala and mix well.Serve hot garnished with coriander.