*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      BHINDI SUBJI (OKRA & TOMATOES)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian                           Vegetarian
                Main dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       lb           Okra, fresh or thawed
   4       tb           Vegetable oil
   1                    Onion, medium and minced
   4                    Garlic cloves, chopped
     1/2   ts           Cumin seed
   2                    Green chilies, chopped
     1/4   c            Coriander leaves-fresh/chopd
     1/4   ts           Turmeric
  16       oz           Stewed tomatoes
   2       tb           Vinegar
     1/2   c            Water
   1       tb           Black pepper, ground
   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, chilies (optional), and coriander leaves.
  Saute 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 mins.
  
  Add okra, black pepper and salt.  Cover and cook until
  okra is tender, about 20 mins.
 


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