Curry Okra

Ingredients

• 2-3 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. curry powder
• 2 hot red chilies, chopped (remove seeds for a milder dish, leave seeds for more heat)
• 1 pimento pepper or red bell pepper, or 2-3 sweet peppers chopped
• 1 lb. bag okra- see preparation below
• ¼ tsp. salt

Instructions

1. Add oil to pan and put on medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Turn to low and let simmer for 3-4 minutes to release flavors. Add pepper and curry powder and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add chilies and pimento pepper. Do not add salt or cover with a lid. Add okra and stir fry on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes oruntil cooked. Add salt and let cook for 2 more minutes until edges are toasted.
2. To prepare the okra: wash when whole and pat dry. Cut into pieces on a baking tray lined with a towel. Let okra dry for a few hours inside or outside in the sun to dry out the slime.
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