Ladies' Fingers or Okra Curry

Ingredients

250 gms ladies' fingers
2 tablespoons oil
1/8 teaspoon onion seeds
2 tablespoons mustard paste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric paste
1/2 teaspoon chilli paste
3-4 green chillies
salt to taste

Method

Slice off the stem and tip of the ladies' fingers; otherwise leave whole. Make a couple of gashes on the body of the vegetable.
Heat oil in a karai (wok). Add the onion seeds and fry till they stop spluttering. Add the ladies' fingers and stir-fry for at least 5 minutes, adding salt to taste. When the vegetables appear fried but not brown, add the masala paste blended with water. Stir and add the green chillies.
Simmer gently until the ladies' fingers are cooked and there is only a thick gravy in the pan.
If necessary, a little additional water may be added, depending on how long the vegetables take to cook.