In this recipe the okras are cooked in poppy seeds paste
Cut the okras into large pieces
Soak the poppy seeds in water for 15 minutes
Make a paste of the poppy seeds with salt and green chilies
Add 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and heat
Add nigella seeds and fry
Next add the okras and fry till they are tender.Add 1/2 cup of water once they are slightly fried and cover cook.
Sprinkle salt to taste
Once the vegetables are tender ,add the poppy seeds paste ,mix and simmer
Serve hot with rice