Shrimp With Okra And Chickpeas

• 1 lb. peeled shrimp
• 1 lb. fresh okra
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp. cayenne powder
• 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 2-4 tsp. garam masala
• 1 16 oz. can chickpeas
• 1/2 cup plus one tbsp canola oil
• salt and pepper

1. cut tops off okra and discard. cut rest of okra on bias into 1/3 inch slices. salt and pepper.
2. put okra in egg whites.
3. combine cornmeal and cayenne. coat okra in cornmeal mixture and shake off excess.
4. heat oil until shimmering and add okra in two separate batches. cook until browned. repeat with second batch. remove and drain on paper towels.
5. discard oil and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to pan. heat on medium setting and add onion. cook 3-4 minutes, until starting to brown. add garlic and shrimp. cook two minutes while stirring.
6. add chickpeas, tomatoes, and garam masala. stir and cook over low heat 5-7 minutes.
7. serve over rice.

peeled shrimp, fresh okra, egg whites, cornmeal, cayenne powder, tomatoes, onion, garlic, garam masala, chickpeas, canola oil, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/shrimp-with-okra-and-chickpeas-1201689 (may not work)