Spicy Okra and Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 pound small to medium okra, whole if small, or cut into 1/2-inch pieces, stems trimmed
- 1 onion, preferably Vidalia, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), chopped, with juices
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Line a plate with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the okra and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon to the prepared plate.
- Set aside.
- Add the onion to the residual oil in the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds.
- Add the cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric and stir to combine.
- Add the tomatoes with juices, and stir to combine.
- Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the reserved okra and stir to combine.
- Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the okra is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
canola oil, okra, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, ground turmeric, tomatoes, salt, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-okra-and-tomatoes-380403 (may not work)