Bhindi Masala - AMY'S GARDEN

Ingredients

• 1 pound okra (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)
• Juice of one lemon
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp cilantro (finely minced, for garnish)