Heat oil in a saucepan. Splutter cumin and asafoetida.
Add the onions and saute till wilted.
Add the ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell is gone.
Add in the tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are all smashed up.
Add in the okra and toss up in the masala. Cook for five minutes.
Sprinkle in the turmeric and chilli powders and mix well. Cook till the okras are completely done, sprinkle in some water if it is sticking to the pan.
Once the okra is cooked, add in the remaining ingredients, toss and switch off.
Serve hot with chapathis or parathas.