Kadai Bhindi (Indian Style Okra With Bell Peppers)

Ingredients

• 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
• 2 cups okra, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 green chile pepper, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 pinch ground turmeric
• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 2 cups chopped bell peppers (yellow, green, red)
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala