Bhindi subji (okra & tomatoes)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsOkra, fresh or thawed
4tablespoonsVegetable oil
1eachOnion, medium and minced
4eachesGarlic cloves, chopped
½teaspoonCumin seed
2eachesGreen chilies, chopped
¼cupCoriander leaves-fresh/chopd
¼teaspoonTurmeric
16ouncesStewed tomatoes (1 can=8 oz)
2tablespoonsVinegar
½cupWater
1tablespoonBlack pepper, ground
1pinchSalt

Directions

Wipe okra gently with moist kitchen towel. Cut each into 4 pieces and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Add onions, garlic, cumin seed, chilies (optional), and coriander leaves. Saute 4 to 5 mins. Add turmeric. Stir once or twice.

Add tomatoes, vinegar and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 15 mins.

Add okra, black pepper and salt. Cover and cook until okra is tender, about 20 mins.