Okra and Lima Bean Masala

By vdub

Ingredients

• 1 pound small, tender okra
• 1 large onion, sliced into thin wedges
• 1 tsp. whole cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp. mango powder
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• 1-3 tsp. garam masala (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 large, ripe tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen baby lima beans
• 1 1/2 cups water
• salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Trim the tops of the okra and cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces. If the okra is small, you should just cut it in half.

In a large non-stick pot, sauté the onion until it begins to brown. Add the cumin seeds and sauté one minute more.

Add the mango powder, chilli powder, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Stir and cook 1 minute. Add the okra and cook for 2 more minutes.

Add the tomatoes, lima beans, and water. Cover and simmer on low heat until limas are tender. If you’re using frozen beans, this may be in as little as 20 minutes. Fresh beans take longer to cook, up to an hour.

After the limas are tender, remove the cover, add salt if desired, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Serve hot over rice or other grain.