Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs fresh okra or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen okra, defrosted
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2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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7 tablespoons water
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/4 cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
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salt
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1 teaspoon sugar
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4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- If fresh okra is used, trim off any tough stems.
- If frozen okra is used, defrost and drain.
- Cut each pod into 3/4 inch lengths.
- Put the garlic, pepper flakes and three tablespoons of water in the blender and blend as thoroughly as possible.
- Empty the mixture into a small bowl and add the ground cumin, coriander and turmeric and blend well.
- Heat the oil over medium high heat in a nine inch skillet and add the whole cumin seeds.
- Cook briefly until the seeds start to sizzle and add the spice paste.
- Cook, stirring, about one minute.
- Add the okra, salt, sugar and lemon juice and the remaining four tablespoons of water.
- Stir to blend.
- Bring to a simmer, cover closely and cook over very low heat about ten minutes.