Sweet and sour okra
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | ounces | Young okra, trimmed & cut into 2\" lengths |
| 7 | Garlic cloves | |
| 1 | Dried red chili | |
| 7 | tablespoons | Water |
| 2 | teaspoons | Cumin |
| 1 | teaspoon | Coriander |
| ½ | teaspoon | Turmeric |
| 4 | tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
| 1 | teaspoon | Cumin seeds |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Sugar |
| 4 | teaspoons | Lemon juice |
Directions
Blend the garlic, chili & 3 tb water into a paste & empty into a bowl. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander & turmeric. Mix. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin seeds & let them sizzle for a few seconds. Slightly reduce the heat & pour in the spice paste. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the okra, salt, sugar & lemon juice along with remaining water. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover tightly & cook over a low heat for 10 minutes.