Small ladyfingers
(dhandosh), washed, dried, heads and tails trimmed 30
Mustard oil 2 tbsps
Cumin seeds ½ tsp
Green chillies, slit lengthwise 3
Turmeric powder 1 pinch
Grind
Mustard seeds
(shorshe) 3 tbsps
Onion seeds (kalo jire) ½ tsp
Poppy seeds
(khuskhus) 1 tbsp
Salt 1 pinch
Gravy
Ground mustard
mixture 2 tbsps
Yogurt 1 tbsp
Sugar ½ tsp
Salt to taste
Mustard oil 1 tbsp
Methods
Soak together mustard
seeds, onion seeds, poppy seeds in a small bowl for 30 minutes. Drain and grind with a pinch of salt and a little water if required.
For the gravy mix this
ground paste with yogurt in a small bowl and rest for 2 minutes.
Heat oil in a non-stick
pan, add cumin seeds and green chillies and saute till the seeds change colour. Add ladyfingers and a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well. Saute for 4-5 minutes or till they are soft and half done.
Add the mustard paste
and yogurt mixture and mix gently. Add salt and sugar and mix. Add mustard oil, mix, cover and cook till the ladyfingers are done.