OKRA CURRY (Serves 4)

500g (1lb) okra
1 tomato
150ml (1/4 pint oil)
2 medium onions
3 green chillies
2 curry leaves
5ml (1 teaspoon) salt
30ml (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
coriander leaves

Wash the okra. Chop and discard the ends of the okra and cut into 2.5-cm
(1-inch) long pieces. Slice the tomato. Slice the onions and chop the green
chillies. In a large, heavy frying-pan heat the oil and add the sliced
onions, chopped green chillies, curry leaves and salt. Combine all
ingredients together. Stir-fry for 5-minutes. Gradually add the okra, mixing
in gently with a slotted spoon. Stir-fry over a medium heat for 12-15
minutes. Add the sliced tomato and sprinkle over the lemon juice sparingly.
Decorate with coriander leaves, cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
(Courtesy Entertaining Indian-Style Shehzad Husain)