Dahi Bhindi (okra in yoghurt sauce)

Ingredients:

• 500 gms okra tops and tails removed and then cut into 1" pieces
• 3 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp onions seeds
• 2 large onions cut into slices
• 2 large tomatoes cut into cubes
• 2 tsps coriander
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 3 tbsps yogurt
• Salt to taste
• Chopped fresh coriander to garnish

Preparation:

• Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin and onion seeds. When they stop spluttering, add the sliced onions.
• Fry till the onions are golden. Add all the spices and stir well. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Now add the okra and mix. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, yogurt and salt to taste and mix well.
• Cook till okra is soft.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with hot Chapatis (Indian flatbread) and Lehsuni Daal (garlic flavored lentils).