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Okra in Onion Tomato Curry
2 servings

[ INGREDIENTS ]

Coconut Oil
Mustard Seeds
Cumin Seeds
Onion
Green Chili
Garlic
Ginger
Okra
Turmeric
Coriander Powder
Cayenne
Tomatoes
Tomato Paste
Water
Salt
Garam Masala
Cilantro

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

1. Heat :
   
   1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil;
   in a skillet over medium heat, when hot, add :
   
   1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds;
   1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds;
   and cook until they start to pop or change color.
2. Add :
   
   1/2 Medium Onion, Thinly Sliced;
   1 Green Chili, Finely Chopped;
   2 - 3 Cloves of Garlic, Finely Chopped;
   1/2 Inch Ginger, Finley Chopped;
   and cook until translucent about 4 minutes.
3. Add :
   
   2 1/2 Cups Okra, Chopped;
   Pinch of Salt;.
4. Cook for 10 minutes or until golden on some edges.
5. Stir occasionally.
6. Roasting the okra till the edges dry out a bit will seal in the slime.
7. Add :
   
   1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric;
   3/4 Teaspoon Coriander Powder;
   Cayenne, to Taste;
   3/4 Cup Tomatoes, Chopped;
   2 Teaspoons Tomato Paste;
   1/4 Cup Water;
   1/2 Teaspoon Salt;.
8. Cover and cook until tomatoes are cooked about 6 minutes.
9. Taste and adjust :
   
   Salt;
   Turmeric;
   Coriander Powder;
   Cayenne;
10. Mash the larger tomato pieces.
11. Sprinkle some :
    
    Garam Masala;
    and mix in.
12. Garnish with :
    
    Cilantro;.

[ NOTE ]

Add some dry mango powder with the tomatoes.
Add in some coconut milk for a creamier sauce.

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