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

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Preparation

• Heat oil in a fry pan. Once its hot, add asafoetida and cumin seeds.
• As cumin seeds starts to change color, add the ginger and green chillies. Stir for 15-20 seconds.
• Add the onions and stir fry until translucent. Then add the okra. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Except Salt; add all the dry spices. We are going to add the salt in the end so that the okra doesn't turn slimy.
• Mix well and let okra cook on medium low heat while stirring in between until its tender.
• Once the okra is tender, add the tomatoes and salt. Mix well.
• Cook it for 2 more minutes only as we don't want tomatoes to go mushy. Switch off the gas.