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Spicy Okra Delight

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Side Dish

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • mixing bowls
  • large skillet
  • Grater
  • Citrus Squeezer
  • Serving Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Fresh Okra sliced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Tumeric
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 1 medium Tomato diced
  • 1/2 juice of Lemon
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prep the ingredients (10 minutes) – Wash and slice the okra, chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and tomato.
  • Heat the oil (1 minute) – In a pan over medium heat, warm olive oil and add cumin seeds. Toast until fragrant.
  • Sauté aromatics (3 minutes) – Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are soft.
  • Cook the spices and tomatoes (2 minutes) – Stir in turmeric, paprika, cayenne, and diced tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften.
  • Add the okra (7 minutes) – Stir in sliced okra, mixing well. Cook until tender but slightly crisp.
  • Season and finish (2 minutes) – Add salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot!
Keyword cilantro, okra, Tomato
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