Slice the okra into 1/4 inch chunks and place in a bowl.
Add the rough chopped onion into the bowl.
Pour over the oil and all the spices (Everything except tomatoes and cilantro).
Spread out the spiced vegetables across the baking tray, ensuring as even and flat a layer as possible.
Broil for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway. Don’t panic if you see some stickiness to the okra. This will dissipate once it cooks.
As the okra and onions are almost cooked, clear away a space in the middle, and place tomatoes in this space to broil along with the okra and onions.
Once the tomato has wilted and is cooked through, remove the pan from the oven, pour lemon juice, and mix everything together well.
Plate and garnish with cilantro.
Serve with naan, chappatis, or eat plain. I often eat this hot one day, and with yogurt the next day as a cold salad.
Air Fryer Instructions
Place onions and sliced okra in a bowl
Add all spices and oil
Place onions and sliced okra in a single layer on a pan that fits inside of your air fryer
Air fry the okra and onions at 375F for 20 minutes
Add in tomatoes and cook until wilted
Note: This recipe can be made in an air fryer as long as you are able to get the okra to not be piled up too high upon itself. Turn the air fryer to 400F and cook as directed above.