Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    capsicums
  10                    lady's fingers -- (okra) (10 to 12)
   3                    green chillies finely chopped -- (3 to 4)
   1      tablespoon    coconut scraped
   1      teaspoon      --
   1      gram          flour
   1      teaspoon      lemon juice
     1/2  teaspoon      sugar
                        salt to taste
   1      tablespoon    oil
     1/4  teaspoon      cumin & mustard seeds mixed
   2      pinches       asafoetida -- (2 to 3)
     1/8  teaspoon      turmeric powder

Preparation:

Wash and wipe okra. Cut into 1/2" slices. Wash and wipe capsicums. Chop into quarters and halve them. Remove seedheads and stalks. Do not remove all seeds. Heat oil in a heavy pan. Add okra slices and fry till bright and tender. Drain and keep aside. Add seeds and allow to splutter. Add asafoetida, capsicum, chillies and turmeric. Stir fry till capsicum is tender (3-4 minutes). Add gram flour, salt and stir till well coated. Add fried okra, salt, lemon juice and sugar. Stir for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with grated coconut. Serve hot with bread, paratha or chapati. Making time: 15 minutes Makes: 2 servings Shelflife: Best fresh