Bhindi Dopeaza

1 lb. okra 2 medium onions, chopped 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste or powder 1/4 teaspoon coriander paste or powder 1/8 teaspoon cumin 3 large tomatoes 2 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Directions:
Cut the tip and the very bottom from the okra just to clean it, but do not slice. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add all ingredients except okra, tomato and cilantro. Cook for 3 minutes. Add okra, and then cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Garnish with tomato and cilantro. Serve with rice, Naan or pita bread.