2 Tbs vegetable oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled
1 1/2 tsp garlic
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
coarse salt
2 whole tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp chile powder, or more to taste
40 okra, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp garam masala


Grind ginger and garlic into a paste using a small food processor.
Heat oil in large skillet, over medium heat, add onions, and saut‚ until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and salt; cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, chile powder, okra, and green peppers. If mixture appears dry, add 1/4 cup water. Add garam masala, and cook, covered, 15 to 20 minutes.