Besanwali Bhindi

Name: Besanwali Bhindi
Ingredients: 14 ounces (400 grams) small okra; 1 teaspoon table salt; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1½ teaspoons ground roasted cumin(see Notes); 1 teaspoon amchur (dried mango powder); ½ teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed; 1 teaspoon red chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon kalonji (nigella); 20 small shallots, sliced; ¼ cup (25 grams) besan (chickpea/gram flour)