Roasted Okra / Lady Finger / Bhindi

Ingredients -

1 pound okra pods

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp chopped onion powder

Salt & black pepper according to taste

Method -

1. Preheat oven to 450F. Lightly oil a cookie sheet or roasting pan.
2. Trim the ends of okra and slit them into two pieces. Combine the okra, salt, black pepper, onion powder and oil in a large bowl and toss to coat well. Arrange in a single layer in the pan or sheet.
3. Roast for about 15 minutes, until the pods are well browned, shaking the pan occasionally for even cooking.
4. Transfer the okra to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.