Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  cup           oil
   1                    onion
  10                    garlic
   2                    green chili pepper
   1      teaspoon      turmeric
   1      tablespoon    ground cumin
   3      pounds        fresh okra
                        salt

Preparation:

Heat oil in large pot. Add onion, garlic and chilies. Fry over medium heat till browned. Stir in turmeric and cumin and fry for 2 minutes. Mix in okra and salt. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Serve hot with plain rice or chapatis.