My foray to Indian (inspired) food

When my cousin came to town a few of weeks ago, I took her to Mrs. Balbir's, a long established Indian Restaurant.  This is one of the best Indian restaurant in town, situated in a cud-de-sac on Soi 11.  Also, its very popular with the expat community here in Bangkok.

I am not very fond of Indian food but I really like for Dahl, Naan and Bhindi Bhaji (Okra with Onions), especially the Okra.  So I googled my favorite and found a simple and easy recipe. 

Bhindi bhaji (Okra with Onions)  

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  2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
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  1 onion, chopped
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  ½ tsp ground cumin
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  ½ tsp ground coriander
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  ½ tsp chilli powder
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  ¼ tsp ground turmeric
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  150g/5¼ oz tomatoes, chopped
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  450g/16oz okra, cut into 1in/3cm pieces
  
  
  Preparation:
  
  
  1. Heat the oil in a wok. Add the onions and spices and fry for 3-5 minutes until the onions are transparent. Tip in the tomatoes and cook for a minute or two.
  2. Throw in the okra and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the okra is cooked through.
  3. Season well and serve.
  
  
  From BBC Food.
  
  My first time into the preparing for the food, I didn't have onions but I had carrots.  so I shredded carrots into thin stripes.  Hey, I am not cook.  But it worked with a little sugar to cut the bitterness.
  
  

  

  
  
  Then on my second try, I add in seafood and noodle.  This also worked.
  
  Enjoy!