Green banana curry

2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon red pepper powder
4 big green bananas, deskinned,cubed and soaked in cold salty water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup coconut milk

Puree (done coarsely)
1 big onion
4 dried garlic, deskinned
2 tomatoes

Directions
1Heat oil in a non stick heavy base skillet.2Add salt, red pepper powder and turmeric powder.3Immediately add bananas and saute for about 2-3 minutes.4Let bananas go brown on the edges.5Add puree and fresh lemon juice.6Add 1/2 cup water and cover tightly.7Bring to a boil and let it simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.8Finally add the coconut milk, cover again for 5 minutes on low heat and serve warm with steamed rice or steamed noodles.

Okra (Jhatpat Bhindi)

300 grams (about 12 oz.) okra cut into small (1/4") pieces
1 cup(s) onion sliced finely
3 tablespoon(s) oil
1 teaspoon(s) each of red chili powder, coriander powder and cumin powder
½ teaspoon(s) each of turmeric powder and hot spice mix (garam masala) powder
2 green chili(es) slit
a squeeze of lemon

Heat oil on medium level in a pan for about 2 minute(s).
Add onions, and stir fry on medium level for about 4 minutes or till they are very lightly browned. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala. Fry again for a few seconds.
Add the okra and the slit green chili(es). Add a dash of lemon. Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes or till the okra is cooked but firm.