Malaysian Lady Fingers Okra

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups lady fingers, sliced
• 2 cups okra, sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic, onion, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the lady fingers, okra, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.
4. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the cilantro and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Okra is a plant in the mallow family and is native to Africa.
• Lady fingers are a type of okra that is longer and thinner than regular okra.
• Garam Masala is a blend of spices and herbs and is commonly used in Indian and Southeast Asian cooking.