Have You Tried OKRA?

Ingredients:
Fresh or frozen okra (sliced)
Sliced potatoes and onions
Vegetable oil
Cumin seeds, salt, cumin and coriander powder, turmeric powder and chili powder
Preparations:
Heat a large pan with 3-4 tbsp of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add 1 tsp of cumin seeds along with the sliced okra. Sautee the okra in the oil until all the stickiness is gone (about 12-15 min). Then add the sliced onions and potatoes. Cover the pan to cook the potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes covered. Then add salt to taste, 1 tbsp of cumin and coriander powder, 1 tsp of turmeric powder and 1 tsp of chili powder. Sautee for another 5 minutes and check to make sure the potatoes are cooked through. Serve with a side of plain yogurt. Enjoy this easy to make healthy, okra dish with white rice, tortillas or chappati and you will have your self a new favorite. Enjoy!!!

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