Spiced okra stew

Ingredients

• okra – 800 g
• onion – 250 g
• carrot – 300 g
• pepper – 350 g
• tomato sauce – 70 g
• sunflower oil – 100 ml
• coriander – 0.5 tsp
• khmeli-suneli – 0.5 tsp
• paprika – 0.5 tsp
• salt – 0.5 tsp
• hot chilli – 1 pc
• garlic – 2 – 3 cloves

Method

1. Step 1

   The amount of vegetables can be adjusted according to your preferences. You can add your favorite seasonings.

   
2. Step 2

   Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan, heat it and add finely chopped onion. Fry until transparent.

   
3. Step 3

   Cut the carrots into small pieces. Can be in small cubes or quarters. Add to the onion and fry until soft for about 10 minutes.

   
4. Step 4

   Add the diced bell pepper and fry for 2 minutes.

   
5. Step 5

   Add okra, cut into slices, to the vegetables. Simmer covered for about 30 minutes, stirring constantly. The readiness of okra is determined by the change in its colour from bright green to khaki colour, it becomes soft and tender.

   
6. Step 6

   When almost all the liquid has evaporated, add spices and tomato sauce. Simmer for another 10 minutes.

   
7. Step 7

   Turn off the heat and add chopped garlic. Mix and you can serve.