Spicy okra

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons ghee or butter
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground
• black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 450g/1lb okra, topped, tailed and
• cut into 1cm/1⁄2in pieces
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala

• Melt the ghee or butter in a large frying pan over a low heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sweat until soft but not caramelized.

• Add the ground coriander, pepper, turmeric and salt, and sweat for a further 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

• Add the okra. Coat with the mixture, then stir in 600ml/1pt water. Cover and simmer for 5–10 minutes until the okra is tender. Stir in the garam masala, and serve immediately.