Bhendi fry (Ladies finger)

  (bhendi) 500gm
asafoetida   a pinch
cumin seds   1/2 tsp
onion medium   1
chilli powder  1/2 tsp
corriander powder 1/2 tsp
garam masala powder 1/2tsp
amchur powder    (dried mango powder) 1/4tsp
corriander leaves 2tblsp

Wash the bhendi well and wipe it with a towel. Cut the bhendi in lond 1/2 inch diagonal pieces.
Heat the oil in a kadai, add the asafoetida and cumin seeds when they begin to change colour ,add the onion.Saute till light brown.Add the bhendi and cook,stirring continously over low heat till lightly browned.
sprinkle the salt,shilli powder,corriander powder,garam masala powder and amchur over the bhendi and toss well.Cook for one minute longer.Serve immediately,garnished with corriander leaves.