Spicy and Savoury Okra


Photo: Sashi Kumar
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Preparation

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MAINS: 2lbs of fresh okra, 1 fresh chilli pepper,2 cloves of garlic, teaspoon of olive oil, quarter teaspoon salt and quarter of an onion diced.
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PREPARATION : Wash and dry okra with a tea towel or napkin.
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Make sure there is no moisture present.
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Cut the okra into small circular pieces .Make note the okra will be sticky don’t worry about it; it’s just the texture of it.
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Once in the cooking process it will dry out.
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Dice the onions finely and mince the garlic and chilli together.
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If a loved one comes in the kitchen while you mincing the garlic and chilli pepper together no loving otherwise lots of crying LOL.
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COOKING: Heat the olive oil in a shallow fry pan over medium heat. Once oil is hot add the okra and cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
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You will notice the stickiness disappearing.
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Cook for another 10 minutes .If you need to you can turn the heat lower. Just make sure the okra doesn’t burn just brown it gently.
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Once the stickiness is gone add the onion, garlic and chilli paste cook till all the ingredients have all fused together.
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By now the okra and all the delightful ingredients are in a merry merry place. I don’t know about you but I would be too! Happy merry merry place.
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Friday, July 23, 2010 - 12:51pm

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