1. Dry roast all the masala ingredients in a pan on low heat till slightly roasted.
2. Grind in a mixer jar and make a fine powder.
3. Boil tomatoes and grind to make puree.
4. Trim the ends and slit okra lengthwise into 4 pieces.
5. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the okra pieces on high flame (or just skip this step and add chopped okra at stage 10 and cook till done)
6. Remove on a tissue paper and sprinkle 1 tsp ground masala and mix well.
7. Take a pan, add 2 tbsp oil and add tomato puree.
8. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and cook for 1 minute.
9. Add coconut, 3 tsp ground masala, tamarind pulp, garam masala and mix.
10. Now add fried okra and mix, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
11. Garnish with grated coconut and serve
12. Serving suggestions: Serve as a side dish with any meal.

Recipe courtesy: Maayeka