Simple Fried Bhindi

1: Heat oil in a pan.

2: Add okras and fry on high to medium flame for 2 minutes.

3: Add salt, cover it, and cook on low flame till the okras are tender. Transfer to a plate.

4: In the same pan, add some oil.

5: Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, whole red chillies.

6: Once the cumin seeds crackle, add chopped onions and fry for two minutes on high to medium flame.

7: Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a few minutes.

8: Add salt (considering the salt already in bhindi) and cover it. Cook until golden.

9: Add finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and optional Kashmiri mirch powder.

10: Keep stirring and cook until oil starts separating.

11: Add fried okras, stir, and cover it. Cook for a few more minutes.

12: Check if the okras are cooked before you turn off the stove.

13: Garnish with fresh cilantro. Your fried okra is ready.