2 lb Okra, fresh or thawed
4 tb Vegetable oil
1 ea Onion, medium and minced
4 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 ts Cumin seed
2 ea Green chilies, chopped
1/4 c Coriander leaves-fresh/chopd
1/4 ts Turmeric
16 oz Stewed tomatoes (1 can=8 oz)
2 tb Vinegar
1/2 c Water
1 tb Black pepper, ground
1 pn Salt
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 1/2 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.