Recipe ingredients
- 700 g, 1 1/2 lb, fresh okra, frozen or canned, trim stem end and wash
- 1 kg (32 oz) tomatoes, washed and sliced
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 heads garlic, peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt, as desired
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh coriander, washed
- 1 tablespoon ground dried coriander
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 fresh red or green chili
- 1 cup water
- A dash of ground allspice
- A dash of sugar
Recipe method
- Fry okra in oil.
- Remove and put on paper towels.
- Fry onions in oil till transparent.
- Add dried coriander and garlic.
- Stir for 2 minutes till fragrant.
- Add tomatoes.
- Cook over medium heat for another 2 minutes.
- Add okra, salt, sugar, allspice, chili and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 25 minutes or till okra is tender.
- Add fresh coriander and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove chili and serve cold.
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