Bhindi Masala and Masoor Dal with Ajwain and Tomato

Bhindi Masala is a dry-fried spiced okra dish that is cooked without oil. The okra is seasoned with cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and various spices until browned. Masoor Dal with Ajwain and Tomato is a simple lentil dish flavored with ajwain seeds, cumin seeds, and other spices, cooked with tomato and served with rice or Indian bread.