Okra With Tomatoes

This Kuwaiti recipe is from Madhur Jaffrey's World of the East Vegetarian Cooking. It is also good without the tomatoes (and some proportions adjusted).

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs okra (frozen)
• 6  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  medium onions, diced 3/4 inch
• 2  medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Put in garlic and onions. Stir and fry until onions turn translucent, turning the heat down if necessary.
3. Put in okra. Stir and fry a minute.
4. Put in remaining ingredients plus 1/2 cup water and bring to simmer.
5. Cover, turn heat to low, and cook gently 15-20 minutes or until okra is tender.
6. Serve either hot or cold.