Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

Name: Stewed Okra and Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon pure chile powder, such as ancho; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pound okra, stemmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick; 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup water; Salt

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon pure chile powder, such as ancho
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pound okra, stemmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water
Salt

Directions

1

In a medium skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
2

Add the minced garlic and sliced red onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3

Add the chile powder, cayenne pepper, cumin seeds and turmeric and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4

Add the okra and cook for 2 minutes, tossing.
5

Add the tomatoes and cook over high heat until they release their juices, about 1 minute.
6

Add the water, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is just tender, about 5 minutes.
7

Season with salt and serve.