Bhindi Masala, Stir-Fried Indian Okra with Spices - Food Fam Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 pound okra ((washed, thoroughly dried, then trimmed into 1 1/2-inch pieces lengthwise))
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil ((divided))
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion ((finely diced))
• 2 medium tomatoes ((finely diced))
• 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 1/2 inch ginger ((minced or julienned))
• 1 green chili pepper ((like jalapeno or serrano, minced, optional))
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp paprika ((or cayenne for more heat. You can adjust this quantity up or down per your taste))
• 1 tsp amchoor ((or amchur, a dry mango powder. This adds lovely tanginess, but if you absolutely have to, sub with juice of a lemon))
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp cilantro ((finely minced, for garnish))