Okra Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fresh Okra
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash and Cut Okra
Rinse the fresh okra under cold water and pat dry with a towel. Trim the ends and cut the okra into 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Dice the onion and tomatoes finely. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Prepare Cilantro
Rinse the cilantro, shake off excess water, and chop it roughly.
Cooking
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Spices
Stir in the cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 7
Cook Okra
Add the chopped okra to the skillet. Stir well to coat with the spices and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Add Tomatoes
Add the diced tomatoes and mix well. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the okra is tender and tomatoes are soft.
- 9