Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

• FAST
• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2. 2 garlic cloves, minced
3. 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4. 1 teaspoon pure chile powder, such as ancho
5. Pinch of cayenne pepper
6. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
7. 1 teaspoon turmeric
8. 1 pound okra, stemmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
9. 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
10. 1/2 cup water
11. Salt

1. In a medium skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and sliced red onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the chile powder, cayenne pepper, cumin seeds and turmeric and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the okra and cook for 2 minutes, tossing. Add the tomatoes and cook over high heat until they release their juices, about 1 minute. Add the water, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra is just tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve.