Bhindi-Okra Curry

Ingredients

1 ts mustard seed
1 ts coriander seed
1/2 ts fenugreek seed
1 ts turmeric
2 ts cumin
2 ts paprika
1/2 asafoetida
12 okra
3 tb mustard oil
1 onion
2 garlic
2 ginger
4 oz tomatoes
1 green bell pepper
2 chiles

Instructions

Wash the okra, top and tail, and cut into approximately 1/4" pieces (or leave whole after topping and tailing if preferred). Fry mustard, coriander and fenugreek seeds in mustard oil for 2-3 minutes (cover the pan or the mustard seeds will leap out all over the kitchen!). Add garlic, onion and ginger; fry gently for about 10 minutes more. Make the ground spices into a paste with a little water, add to the pan and fry for a further 10 minutes. Add okra, tomatoes, green pepper and chiles. Cover and simmer very slowly until the okra is tender but not sloppy (about 15-20 minutes). Serves 3-4 as a main course, 5-6 as a side vegetable.