Bhindi masala (okra stir fry)

Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped okra (always wash the okra, dry it and then chop)
• 1 large onion (sliced thin and long)
• 1 finely chopped tomato
• pinch of asafoetida (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 2 -3 chopped green chillies
• 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder (less or more per taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 3/4 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt- to taste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable or cooking oil