Okra with onions

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4mediumsOnions, coarsely chopped
5eachesGarlic cloves, coarsely ch.
1eachPiece of ginger, 2\" long
6tablespoonsGhee
1teaspoonWhole cumin seeds
2teaspoonsWhole fennel seeds
1teaspoonGround turmeric
1teaspoonGround coriander
3tablespoonsTomato sauce
1poundsFresh young okra
1teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsGaram masala
2tablespoonsLemon juice

Directions

Put onion, garlic, ginger & ¼ cup water into blender & blend till smooth.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add cumin & fennel. After 20 seconds or so, add the paste from the blender & the turmeric.

Cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the coriander & fry stirring for a minute. Add tomato sauce & cook stirring for 1 minute. Turn off heat.

Wash okra & wipe with paper towel. Slice a few pods at a time into ¼" rounds.

Turn the heat to medium again under the skillet. Add the okra, salt, garam masala, lemon juice & 6 tb hot water. When the onion paste is bubbling, cover, reduce heat to very low & cook for 35 minutes. Stir every ten minutes or so.

Madhur Jaffrey, "An Invitation to Indian Cooking"