Sweet and Sour Okra

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Sweet and Sour Okra

 

14 ounces young okra, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths

7 garlic cloves

1 dried red chili

7 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

4 teaspoons lemon juice

 

Blend the garlic, chili and 3 tablespoons water into a paste and empty

into a bowl. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander and turmeric. Mix.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.Add the cumin

seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Slightly reduce the heat

and pour in the spice paste. Stir fry for 1 minute. Add the okra,

salt, sugar and lemon juice along with remaining water. Bring to a

gentle simmer. Cover tightly and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes.