Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

 

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon pure chile powder, such as ancho
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 pound okra, stemmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt

​Preparation:

1. In a medium skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and sliced red onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the chile powder, cayenne pepper, cumin seeds and turmeric and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.   
2. Add the okra and cook for 2 minutes, tossing. Add the tomatoes and cook over high heat until they release their juices, about 1 minute. Add the water, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is just tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve.

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