Skillet-Roasted Spiced Okra

By dianari

Ingredients

• 3/4 tsp hot paprika
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground fennel seeds
• 1/8 tsp turmeric
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Pinch of ground fenugreek
• 2 tbs vegetable oil
• 1 lb small okra (halved lengthwise)
• salt
• 2 tbs fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, blend the paprika with the cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, cinnamon and fenugreek.
2. In each of 2 large nonstick skillets, heat 1 tbs of the oil. Add the okra, cut side down, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes reduce the heat to moderate and cook until browned on the bottom. 4 minutes longer. Turn the okra and cook over low heat until tender, 2 minutes. Season with salt and sprinkle withe the spice mixture. Cook, stirring, until fragrant. 30 seconds. Drizzle the lemon juice over the okra and serve