Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 green chili (finely chopped)
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 inch ginger (finley chopped)
  • 2.5 cups chopped Okra
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 3/4 tsp coriander powder
  • cayenne as needed
  • 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tsp ketchup (or use tomato paste)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt.
  • garam masala and cilantro for garnish.

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. when hot, add mustard and cumin seeds and cook until they start to pop or change color.
  • Add the onion, chili, garlic, ginger and cook until translucent. 4 mins. I usually use my mini food processor to chop these. Lots of onion garlic chili used in Indian food, so i know i will need more chopped for dals or curries.
  • Add okra and pinch of salt., Cook for 10 minutes or until golden on some edges. Stir occasionally. Roasting the okra till the edges dry out a bit will seal in the slime.
  • Add spices, tomato, ketchup, salt and water. Cover and cook until tomatoes are cooked. 6 mins Taste and adjust salt and spice. Mash the larger tomato pieces. Sprinkle some garam masala and mix in. Garnish with cilantro. Serve in a bowl with dals, soups or curries and cooked grains or flatbread.