Bhindi Masala

Ingredients

•  20 lady's finger (Okra)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1+2 tbsp refined oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 2 green chillies
• 2 medium onions
• 1/4 cup yoghurt
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato sauce
• Salt
• Coriander leaves

 How to prepare

• Cut the okra into one and a half inch lengths.  Add a little turmeric powder and salt and leave for 10 minutes.
• Heat a tablespoon of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and fry  okra for 5 minutes over high heat.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan and add cumin seeds.When the cumin seeds splutter, add finely chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies.
•  Add chopped onions and sauté until soft.Add the spices and fry. 
• Add the tomato paste.When the water in the tomatoes dries and the oil starts to clear, add the tomato sauce, yoghurt and mix well.
• Add half a cup of water and enough salt and when it starts to boil, add the roasted okra.
• Cover and cook for 5 minutes.  When the curry starts to boil, turn off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves.