OKRA MASALA (serves 4)

1 lb/450 g okra

2 onions

1 tsp cumin

¼ tsp turmeric

1 tsp coriander powder

½ tsp salt

3 green chilies, finely chopped

2 curry leaves

1 tomato

1 potato

2 tbsp lemon juice

½ cup vegetable oil

fresh coriander,ginger-julienne to garnish

Rinse the okra and drain thoroughly. Chop and discard the ends. Cut the okra into small pieces. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottom pan. Add the chopped onions, chilies, curry leaves, cumin, coriander and salt, and mix together. Stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add the chopped potato. Add the chopped tomato and sprinkle over the lemon juice. Finally add the okra, mixing with a slotted spoon. Stir-fry the vegetable mixture over medium heat for 12-15 minutes. Then transfer to serving plates, garnish with fresh cilantro andginger - julienne. Serve hot.