Bhindi Subji (Okra and Tomatoes)

2 lb Okra; fresh or thawed
4 tb Vegetable oil
1 md Onion; minced
4 Cloves garlic; chopped
1/2 ts Cumin seeds
2 Green chiles; (optional),
-chopped
1/4 c Fresh coriander leaves; chopped
1/4 ts Turmeric
16 oz Stewed tomatoes; (1 can=8 oz)
2 tb Vinegar
1/2 c Water
1 tb Ground black pepper
1 pn 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, chiles, and coriander leaves.

Saut 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 minutes. Add okra, black pepper and salt.

Cover and cook until okra is tender, about 20 minutes.

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