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Sweet And Sour Okra Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 9 tbsps water .
  • 14 oz young fresh okra .
  • 1 tsp dark brown sugar (or jaggery) .
  • 4 tsps lemon juice .
  • 7 garlic cloves, peeled & roughly sliced .
  • 1 tsp ground coriander .
  • 1 tsp whole cumin seeds .
  • 2 tsps ground cumin .
  • 3-4 tbsps vegetable oil .
  • 1 whole dried hot red chili pepper (or less if you prefer it mild) .
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric .
  • 1 tsp salt (more or less to taste)

Directions
  • Step #1 Rinse the okra, pat it dry with paper towels, trim the ends, & slice into 3/4 inch lengths.
  • Step #2 Place the garlic, chilli & 4 tbsps water into an electric mixer & mix until a smooth paste forms.
  • Step #3 Transfer the paste to a small bowl & add the ground cumin, coriander & turmerc & mix well.
  • Step #4 Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet, then add the whole cumin seeds.
  • Step #5 Once they sizzle (take care, as they easily burn), reduce the heat & pour in the spice mixture from the small bowl.
  • Step #6 Saute & for about a min.
  • Step #7 Add the okra, sugar, salt, lemon juice & 5 tbsps water.
  • Step #8 Stir to mix & bring to a carefully simmer.
  • Step #9 Cover up & let simmer over low heat/flame until okra is tender, around 10 mins, adding a splash more water if necessary.
  • Enjoy the Sweet & Sour Okra recipe

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