very roughly chopped (2 cups [300 g])
1 (1-inch [2.5-cm]) piece ginger root,
peeled and grated or minced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped,
minced, or grated
2 pounds (908 g) okra, washed, dried,
trimmed and cut into ¼-inch (6-mm)
rounds (6 cups)
1–2 Thai, serrano, or cayenne chiles,
stems removed, chopped
½ teaspoon mango powder (amchur)
1 teaspoon red chile powder or cayenne
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, for
garnish