Stir-Fried Okra with Coriander

• ~1 lb of okra, washed
• 1-2 tspn lemon juice
• 1 onion, cut in long strips
• 1-2 tbsp corn/canola/safflower oil

Spice Marinade:

• 1 tspn salt
• ½ tspn turmeric
• ½ tspn coriander
• ½ tspn cumin

1.      Mix spices and salt in small bowl. Set aside.
2.      Cut off tops of okra, then make vertical slit along the length of each piece of okra.
3.      Fill okra with ~ ¼ teaspoon of spice mix. Set aside.
4.      Place oil in frying pan, medium heat.
5.      Slowly add okra. Lightly stir-fry. Cover.
6.      Cook until halfway done, ~10 minutes.
7.      Add onions to okra. Stir. Cover and cook until onions caramelized (golden-brown).
8.      Sprinkle lemon juice. Add additional salt for taste preference.
9.      Serve with rice or roti.
10.    ENJOY!! 🙂

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