STEWED OKRA WITH TOMATOES AND CILANTRO

Ingredients:

500 gm okra (lady's fingers)

400 gm chopped tomato (if using canned tomato, do not drain the liquid)

200 gm fresh cilantro leaves (chinese parsley) - chopped

2 large onions – diced

5 cloves garlic - crushed

1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon chilli powder (cayenne pepper)

3 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat ghee in a wok over medium heat.
2. Stir fry the onion and garlic until fragrance.
3. Add tomatoes, cinnamon, cumin, chill powder and cloves with half the cilantro in the wok.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste, and bring all to a boil.
5. Add the okra and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the okra is tender.
6. Add in the remaining cilantro. Serve hot.

Cook’s Note:

If you wish the dish to be spicier, add more chilli powder.