Bhindi Subji Okra & Tomatoes

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 (1 can=8 oz)

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.