Bendakaya Gasagasalu (Okra with Poppy Seeds)

Gasagasalu (Poppy Seed Powder) - Roast 3 tbsp of Poppy Seeds in a pan for about 3 minutes, until they start to change color. Add 3 dried Red Chillies, a pinch of Salt to them and grind into coarse powder.

Veggies - Cut 20 Okras to quarter to half inch wide rounds after trimming the ends.

Fry - In a pan, heat 1 tbsp of Oil. Add and toast ½ tsp of Mustard Seeds, ½ tsp of Cumin Seeds, ½ of Urad Dal, ½ of Channa Dal and a sprig of Curry Leaves. Add the okra pieces and mix once and fry stirring very rarely until they are free from moisture. Add the poppy seed powder, ½ tsp of Turmeric Powder and Salt to taste. Mix gently and saute for few more minutes.

Serve hot with rice.