Pan Roasted Okra with Onions and Five Spices 'Bhindi Sabzi'

• 1 1/2 pounds okra
• 2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Fivespice Blend (see recipe below)
• 1 large onion (about 1/2 pound), peeled and sliced
• 1/3 cup water
• Lemon juice
• Coarse salt
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1. Wash okra and wipe dry.
2. Trim and leave okra whole.
3. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot.
4. Add the spice blend and let it sizzle for 20 seconds or until the cumin turns a few shades darker.
5. Add the okra and onions, toss and mix, and cook about 10 minutes or until vegetables are streaked brown.
6. Add water and reduce heat to a simmer.
7. Cook, covered, for about 10 minutes or until okra is soft.
8. Uncover and continue cooking until the excess moisture evaporates and the vegetables look glazed.
9. Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt and serve.
10. Combine cumin, mustard, fennel and sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.

okra, vegetable oil, fivespice, onion, water, lemon juice, salt, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, sesame seeds, red pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pan-roasted-okra-with-onions-and-five-spices-bhindi-sabzi-recipe.html (may not work)