Ingredients:

• 1 pound okra
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/4 tsp garlic paste or powder
• 1/4 tsp coriander paste or powder
• 1/8 tsp cumin
• 3 large tomatoes
• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Preparations:

• Cut the tip and the very bottom from the okra just to clean it, but do not slice.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add all ingredients except okra, tomato and cilantro. Cook for 3 minutes. Add okra, then cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Garnish with tomato and cilantro.
• Serve the bhindi bhaji with rice, naan or pita bread.