Serves:

Ingredients:

12 Medium-sized okra pods
2 ts Turmeric
2 ts Curry powder (heaping)
4 ts Cayenne
2 ts Salt
2 Cloves garlic, crushed
4 T Lemon juice
1/4 c Oil

Method:

Wash and dry okra.
Cut off tips but leave stem end intact.
Cut okra lengthwise just to but not through stem end.
Combine turmeric, curry powder, cayenne, and salt.
Mix lemon juice with garlic and stir into spice mixture to make a thick paste.
Spread paste on cut sides of okra, then press together to close.
Fry okras in oil over moderate heat until lightly browned.
Serve with rice.
These would also serve as a vegetable with fried fish.
197 Years of Black Cookery Indianapolis Black Bicentenial Committee.
Indianapolis, IN Submitted by John Hartman Indianapolis, IN 12 APR 1996