Okra with Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 cups okra, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 1/2 cup onions, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 cup tomatoes, sliced and halved
• 2 tbsp cilantro (coriander leaves), finely chopped
• 1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste

For Seasoning

• 4-5 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Turmeric powder, a pinch

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a skillet. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and fry until they start to pop. Add the turmeric powder and the onions, along wih some salt and saute on medium heat until almost tender.
   
   
2. Add the okra. Sprinkle some salt and water, stir, cover and cook on medium heat until the okra is tender (4-6 minutes), stirring occasionally.
   
   
3. Add the tomatoes, garam masala, and red chilli powder and saute on medium-high heat until the raw flavor of the masala is gone. Stir in the cilantro leaves and remove the okra with tomatoes from heat.
   
   
4. Serve the okra with tomatoes with rice or roti.

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