Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2
pounds
okra

fresh or thawed



4
tablespoons
vegetable oil





1
medium
onion

minced



4
each
garlic cloves

chopped



1/2
teaspoon
cumin seeds





2
each
green chilies

chopped



1/4
cup
coriander leaves

fresh, chopped



1/4
teaspoon
turmeric





16
ounces
tomatoes, canned





2
tablespoons
vinegar





1/2
cup
water





1
tablespoon
black pepper

freshly ground



1
pinch
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 2 mins.