1. Place the garlic, chilli and ginger into a blender with 3 tbspn’s of water and blend until smooth.

2. Heat the oil in a large pan.

3. Add the whole coriander and cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds.

4. Add the ground cumin, cardamom and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute…. Or so.

5. Add the paste from the blender, the tomatoe, mushroom, okra s and remaining water.

6. Stir well, bring to the boil , reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Remove the cover, turn up the heat slightly and cook for another 5, 10mins until the okra is tender.