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                           SWEET & SOUR OKRA

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side dish                        Indian
               Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 14       oz           Young okra, trimmed & cut
                       -- into 2" lengths
  7       ea           Garlic cloves
  1       ea           Dried red chili
  7       tb           Water
  2       ts           Cumin
  1       t            Coriander
    1/2   ts           Turmeric
  4       tb           Vegetable oil
  1       t            Cumin seeds
  1       t            Salt
  1       t            Sugar
  4       ts           Lemon juice

 Blend the garlic, chili & 3 tb water into a paste &
 empty into a bowl. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander
 & turmeric.  Mix. Heat oil in a large skillet over
 medium heat until hot.    Add the cumin seeds & let
 them sizzle for a few seconds.  Slightly reduce the
 heat & pour in the spice paste.  Stir-fry for 1
 minute.  Add the okra, salt, sugar & lemon juice along
 with remaining water.  Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover
 tightly & cook over a low heat for 10 minutes.



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