Okra Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Saute onions in oil
2. 2
   Add garlic and saute some more until garlic turns golden color
3. 3
   Add the okra. Saute until it is soft, this takes few minutes if the okra is frozen and may take longer if it is fresh. Some people deep fry the fresh okra before cooking it.
4. 4
   Add fresh tomatoes and stir around for few minutes
5. 5
   Add tomato sauce/paste and add water if needed
6. 6
   Add salt and black pepper
7. 7
   Boil at first then lower the heat and let simmer until the tomatoes and the okra are cooked. This might take around 35-45 minutes
8. 8
   Serve hot with rice on the side