Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 250 gm. onions,thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • Pinch of nigella seeds,optional
  • 1 kg. okra/ladyfinger
  • 2 tbsp crushed red chilies
  • 2 tbsp. coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp salt or to taste
  • 500 gm. tomatoes,finely chopped

Instruction

  • Wash the okra and pat dry with absorbent paper(it should be dry to cut).
  • Discard top and end,slice okra crosswise into 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat and fry onions till soft.
  • Add the okra,cumin seeds,nigella and stirring gently,continue frying for another 5 minutes(The okra should be a bright green color after this).
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook,uncovered,on low heat till tender(Do not add water and don’t stir too much otherwise it will breakup).
  • When the sticky texture disappears and it leaves oil,it’s done.
  • Serve with Chapati/Naan.