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                     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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