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Okra & Green Pea Curry
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
A variation of a Food & Wine Magazine favorite
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup diced tomato, from one 15-ounce can
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cut okra, defrosted
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1/2 cup water
2 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer.
4. Increase the heat to moderate. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until no liquid remains in the pan, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the okra, peas, water, and salt and simmer just until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.
By RecipeOfHealth.com