okra with tomatoes & onions

How To Make okra with tomatoes & onions

• 1

  Wash okra.
• 2

  Cut off any hard stems and dry okra thoroughly.
• 3

  Heat oil in large saucepan and fry onions with the halved garlic cloves until slightly soft, transparent, and golden.
• 4

  Add okra and continue to fry until slightly softened.
• 5

  Add the sliced tomatoes and saute for a few minutes longer.
• 6

  Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 7

  Cover with water, bring to a boil and simmer until the okra is very tender, usually about 1 hour.
• 8

  Squeeze in the lemon juice and cook for a further 15 minutes.
• 9

  (If using canned okra, cooking time will be much shorter.)
• 10

  Serve hot or cold.
• 11

  If to be served cold, allow to cool in the saucepan before turning out into a serving dish.
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