OKRA MASALA

1 lb/450 g okra

2 onions

1 tsp cumin

¼ tsp turmeric

1 tsp coriander powder

½ tsp salt

3 green chilies, finely chopped

2 curry leaves

1 tomato

1 potato

2 tbsp lemon juice

½ cup vegetable oil

fresh coriander, ginger-julienne to garnish

• Rinse the okra and drain thoroughly. Chop and discard the ends. Cut the okra into small pieces.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottom pan. Add the chopped onions, chilies, curry leaves, cumin, coriander and salt, and mix together. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
• Add the chopped potato.
• Add the chopped tomato and sprinkle over the lemon juice.
• Finally add the okra, mixing with a slotted spoon. Stir-fry the vegetable mixture over medium heat for 12-15 minutes.
• Then transfer to serving plates, garnish with fresh cilantro and ginger – julienne. Serve hot